Senior Cost Manager

21 hours ago

Penarth CF SA, United Kingdom Cumming Group Full time

Cumming Group is a global project and cost management consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality outcomes across construction, real estate, and infrastructure programmes. We work collaboratively with leading organisations to drive certainty, value, and performance across their most ambitious projects.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager with strong experience in the rail sector to join our growing Infrastructure team. You will be responsible for developing robust estimates and cost plans, driving effective commercial management, and providing strategic advice to clients across major rail and transport projects. Depending on project scale, you may work autonomously or lead a small team, acting as a key client partner throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide full cost management services from feasibility to final account
  • Develop accurate estimates, cost plans, tender documentation, and commercial reports
  • Manage procurement processes, contract administration, and change control
  • Monitor budgets, risks, and value delivery to maintain cost certainty
  • Support and guide junior colleagues through mentoring and technical leadership
  • Maintain and enhance strong client relationships, contributing to account and business growth

About You

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, or related discipline (RICS accredited preferred)
  • Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent) advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years' experience within rail infrastructure experience strongly desirable
  • Strong commercial and contractual expertise, particularly NEC and other industry frameworks
  • Confident communicator with proven client-facing experience and leadership capability
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to influence decision-making and deliver positive outcomes

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (including nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion or belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL agencies if this role is eligible for release.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  • Do you currently have the legal right to work in the UK?
  • What are your current salary expectations?
  • What is your current notice period?

Work Location: In person

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