Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager | Waltham Abbey | Major Energy Infrastructure Programme\n\nLocation: Warrington or Manchester\n\nWorking pattern: Hybrid\n\nSalary: £70,000 - £75,000 basic + car / car allowance + package\n\nSector: Power, energy, utilities and major infrastructure\n\nThe Resolute Group has been retained to secure a Senior Cost Manager for a leading client-side construction and infrastructure consultancy supporting nationally significant power and energy infrastructure programmes.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis is a long-term opportunity to work on major electricity transmission and grid reinforcement schemes linked to the UK's wider energy transition.\n\nThe programme involves high-value infrastructure packages across transmission upgrades, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, enabling works and wider civil engineering delivery.\n\nThe role would suit a commercially strong Senior Cost Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) who wants to move into a more client-side, programme-led environment while remaining close to major infrastructure delivery.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nYou will support the commercial and cost management of major infrastructure packages, working closely with client teams, contractors, consultants and programme stakeholders.\n\nTypical responsibilities will include:\n\nCost reporting, forecasting and budget management\nChange control and compensation event support\nNew Engineering Contract (NEC) contract administration (Option E)\nRisk, value and cost governance across live infrastructure packages\nReviewing contractor submissions, valuations and commercial reports\nSupporting programme-level commercial assurance and reporting\nWorking with senior stakeholders across client, consultancy and contractor teams\nHelping maintain commercial control across a long-term regulated infrastructure programmeThe Projects\n\nThe work is connected to major UK electricity transmission and energy infrastructure delivery, supporting the expansion and reinforcement of the power network.\n\nThis includes infrastructure required to improve grid capacity, strengthen system resilience and support the connection of new generation, including renewable energy.\n\nThe programme environment is high-value, highly governed and long-term, with work aligned to nationally significant infrastructure across England and Wales.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe are looking for someone with:\n\nQuantity Surveying (QS), cost management or commercial management experience\nStrong New Engineering Contract (NEC) exposure, ideally NEC3 or NEC4\nInfrastructure, utilities, rail, highways, aviation, water, energy, power, or heavy civils experience\nStrong cost reporting, forecasting and change control experience\nAbility to work in a client-facing or programme-side environment\nGood stakeholder management and commercial governance capability\nExperience working with contractors, consultants or client organisations on major projects\nPower or National Grid experience is useful, but not essential.\nStrong transferable commercial experience from infrastructure is the key requirement.Why Apply?\n\nThis is not a short-term project role. It offers exposure to a long-cycle infrastructure programme of national importance, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work closely with senior client and delivery teams while supporting one of the UK's most important energy investment programmes.\n\nIt would suit someone who wants major project exposure, stronger client-side visibility, and a broader commercial role than a purely site-based contractor position would offer.\n\nInterested?\n\nPlease note: Candidates must be living and working in the UK to be considered for this position.\n\nUnfortunately, this opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship.\n\nTo apply, please submit your application through this advert or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can contact The Resolute Group directly on (phone number removed) after you have submitted your CV.\n\nAll correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence