Cost Manager

5 Days Old

Building a sustainable tomorrow KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and is seeking a Cost Manager. As Cost Manager, you will beresponsible for managing and controlling project costs to ensure that the project is delivered within the agreed budget while meeting quality and time requirements.
Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.
Making Possible In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Cost Estimation & Budgeting Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and develop realistic budgets based on project scope
Financial Analysis & Reporting Skilled in analyzing cost data, forecasting expenses, and generating clear financial reports for stakeholders
Contract Management Understanding of contract types, terms, and how to manage payments, variations, and claims
Procurement Knowledge Familiarity with procurement processes and negotiation skills to obtain best value for materials and services
Risk Management Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cost-related risks throughout the project lifecycle
Attention to Detail Careful review of costs, invoices, and change orders to avoid errors and ensure accuracy
Communication & Negotiation Clear and effective communication with clients, contractors, suppliers, and team members; ability to negotiate costs and resolve disputes
Project Management Understanding project timelines, deliverables, and integration of cost management within overall project controls
Industry Knowledge Strong grasp of the specific industry (construction, engineering) including materials, methods, and regulations
What do you bring to the role? Strong knowledge of cost management and financial principles
Experience with budgeting, estimating, and cost control software
Analytical and numerical skills
Attention to detail
Good communication and negotiation skills
Understanding of construction methods, materials, and contracts (for construction projects)
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong Excel Skills (Essential): Macros/VBA
Pivot Tables & advanced data analysis
Lookup and logical functions (e.g, INDEX MATCH, XLOOKUP, nested IFs)
Power Query / data modelling
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Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy

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