Assistant Cost Manager

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and Client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working ? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our Water and Wastewater Capital project delivery team. Our team delivers large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be part of it ? What will you be doing? As our Assistant Cost Manageryou'll help with supporting the Contract Commercial team, youll be working on our United Utilities Water AMP8 contracts from our office in Preston. You'll be providing essential cost control support to the Contract Commercial team in a wide range of activities including resources, cost tracking, analysis and reporting. Cost ManagementProving and validating costs in relation to subcontractor, plant, materials, fuel, vehicles etc including processing of transfers and re-allocation of costs to projects. Support continuous process improvement, offering feedback on cost management systems and workflows. Timesheet Administrationprocess and review staff timesheets, record and manage labour hours and updating systems. ReportingCost coding and set up of new cost centres, review data consistency and support continuous process improvement. What youll bringPrevious experience with cost management with strong analytical, numerical and data processing skills. A proactive approach with a commitment to delivering key outcomes Great organisational, communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others An ability to identify efficiency improvements in cost management processes Full driving licence, as there will be an element of travel involved with the role Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers;Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care for youplus health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friendget rewarded for introducing people to us Personal Accident Cover About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Wereambitiousand embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note:Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW #LI-LK1 TPBN1_UKTJ