Water Infrastructure Cost Manager

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Highfield Professional Solutions Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Water Infrastructure Cost Manager to join our team on a 6-month rolling contract, working within IR35 regulations. This role involves delivering robust cost management, reporting, and forecasting for ongoing water infrastructure projects in the Southern Water Region/Sussex area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reporting:
  • Deliver precise, timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels, ensuring accurate cash flow reporting.
  • Execute cost management activities, including forecasting, and prepare and update the monthly Cost-Value Reconciliation (CVR), cost and commercial plans.
  • Processes:
  • Support adherence to internal commercial processes across the business unit, with a focus on Southern Water framework requirements, driving continuous improvement initiatives for processes and procedures.
  • Understand and align with Joint Ventures (JVs) or Alliances' procedures, contributing to their ongoing development within the water sector.
  • External Relationships:
  • Review main contract terms and conditions to ensure they align with Southern Water's framework standards and company risk assessments, engaging the supply chain with clear, accurate contract terms and conditions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Southern Water and other clients to enhance project outcomes, managing subcontractor selection, negotiation, and financial accountability.
  • Prepare applications for payment and handle client and third-party communications on commercial issues, including variations and claims.
  • Internal Relationships:
  • Facilitate effective collaboration between the Commercial Team and on-site operational teams working within the Southern Water framework, supporting site management in forecasting and cash recovery, aligning both with project targets and Southern Water requirements.
  • Share best practices, providing cost management guidance to site teams within water industry standards.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry, with a focus on the water sector, especially within the Southern Water framework. They will hold an HND/degree in Quantity Surveying, familiarity with ICE/NEC contracts and construction law, specifically as it pertains to the water industry, and expertise in commercial management, subcontractor procurement, measurement, and financial reporting. A skilled communicator, numeric analyst, and proficient in MS Office, with excellent organizational skills, is essential for this role. We offer a competitive salary of £450-500 per day for this contract position.



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