186CMR Senior Cost Manager - London/Suffolk
Location: Hybrid with 2-3 office days alternating between London and Suffolk
Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join a dynamic, award-winning team. Our client is delivering one of the most complex and high‑profile infrastructure programmes in the UK today. Backed by UK Government and key industry stakeholders, the organisation is entering a pivotal phase of development: securing funding, finalising strategic partnerships across the supply chain, and progressing the regulatory and commercial frameworks required to move into full‑scale construction.
About the programme
As a Senior Cost Manager, you’ll play a key role within a nationally significant infrastructure programme that will shape the UK’s long‑term energy landscape. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark project from the inside out—driving value, ensuring commercial rigour, and supporting delivery at scale within a highly regulated, technically complex environment.
Our team
CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries.
Purpose
Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.
Ambition
Re‑imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.
What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.
- Merit‑based system enabling fast development if you demonstrate capability.
- In‑house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas.
- Small, dynamic team where every member can make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference.
- Rewarding team for achievements, celebrating success, and helping each other when things are tough.
You’ll
- Drive the cost performance monitoring and reporting for the Programme including trend and EV analysis associated with key commitments and expenditures.
- Have responsibility for the collation and analysis of Programme Cost Information in accordance with the Cost Management Policy and Procedures.
- Manage contract changes effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
- Drive improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
- Assure and review Contractor Cost submissions, with the ability to challenge information where required to ensure realistic project updates.
About you
Essential
- Ability to communicate cost and performance information to peers and managers.
- Good attention to detail and skilled in interpreting and analysing cost data.
- Experience of identifying, analysing, and solving problems.
- Strong understanding of Earned Value Methodologies.
- Experience within Project Controls in a major programme environment.
- Strong understanding of cost engineering/forecasting tools such as PRISM, EcoSys, or Cobra.
Desirable
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement, forms of contracts and construction generally.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction management acquired over time through specialised instruction or practice.
- Knowledge of risk/schedule functions and understanding of interface with cost.
- Educated to professional standard and membership of an appropriate body at degree level or equivalent.
At CMR
We have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles, building a community of people that share similar beliefs. Learn more about us at https://cmr.london/who-we-are/
Requirements and Location
- Full right to work in the UK.
- Hybrid with 2-3 office days alternating between London and Suffolk.
Salary & Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare (including Dentist and Optician)
- Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
- Pension: employers' contribution of 4%
- Company and personal performance‑based bonus
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Long Service Leave
- Training and professional development
- Regular social events
- Perkbox – employee experience platform
CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.
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