Construction Cost Control Specialist

3 days ago


Runcorn, Halton, United Kingdom First Recruitment Group - IT Full time

Job Title: Construction Cost Control Specialist

Estimated Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Construction Cost Control Specialist to join our client's Project Management Office (PMO) team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving project success while safeguarding commercial interests.

The primary responsibilities of this Construction Cost Control Specialist role include leading the commercial aspects of projects, ensuring financial performance, maintaining contractual compliance, and managing procurement. This involves overseeing the Quantity Surveyors, providing governance, consistency, and expert guidance across assigned projects.

This is a superb opportunity for a forward-thinking and passionate Construction Cost Control Specialist with expertise in large-scale Construction, Design, and Management projects. You will have the chance to work on diverse projects, from managing multi-million-pound initiatives to overseeing several smaller ventures, while ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with maximum profitability.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead all commercial aspects of allocated projects, including risk and opportunity management.
  • Drive procurement strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
  • Provide financial performance reports, including forecasting, cash flow, and profit/loss statements.
  • Manage client and subcontractor accounts through to finalisation, ensuring value engineering.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to maximise project efficiency and profitability.
  • Develop and implement a commercial strategy aligned with company goals.
  • Support change management processes to maintain project compliance and governance.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a similar role within Construction, Design, and Management (CDM) projects, ideally EPC with electrical, mechanical, and civil scope.
  • Expertise in NEC4 contracts (Options A, C, and E) and bespoke forms of contracts.
  • Strong understanding of ISO 9001, CDM15, and Health & Safety at Work standards.
  • Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is preferred.
  • Experience managing projects up to £50 million or multiple smaller projects.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction industry practices, including procurement routes, value management, and cost monitoring.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Proficiency in cost management, forecasting, and CVR reporting.


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