Senior Cost Manager
Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Review, interpret, and prepare cost estimates across all stages of design and construction.
Provide procurement advice, contractor tender analysis, and recommendation reports.
Lead and manage client accounts, including attending key meetings and providing strategic input.
Review contracts and participate in contract negotiations.
Evaluate change orders and contractor pricing throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage contract administration activities and support construction phase cost controls.
Deliver continuous cost management services, including value engineering and cashflow forecasting.
Prepare and review project plans, fee proposals, and internal resourcing plans.
Support senior management with client reporting, performance tracking, and commercial input.
Mentor and develop junior cost consultants and commercial managers within the team.
Represent Cumming Group at industry events, with a focus on business development and network building.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Ideally degree qualified: construction, cost management, engineering, quantity surveying or other RICS accredited degree.
MRICS / other equivalent qualification or experience.
Some formal leadership development training.
7+ years’ experience.
Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
Good experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC.
Good pre and post contract technical cost management skills.
Good core technical skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong IT skills for the role including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Developing interpersonal skills with both clients and staff. Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff
Good analytical skills, sound judgement and an aptitude for forward planning.
Energetic and motivated with natural drive and an innovative flair, resourcefulness and ability to adapt to change.
An ability to think clearly and make reasoned decisions, explaining the logic employed.
Some experience of managing people and delivering multiple or complex projects.
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” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and 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.