Cost Manager - Remote / Birmingham / London

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic Cost Manager who will be part of the PMO team and support the delivery of accurate and timely project information relating to performance against the project baseline.,

• Drive the cost performance monitoring and reporting for the Programme including trend and EV analysis associated with key commitments and expenditures.


• Have responsibility for the collation and analysis of Programme Cost Information in accordance with the Cost Management Policy and Procedures.


• Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.


• Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets


• Assurance and review of Contractor Cost submissions, with the ability to challenge information where required to ensure realistic project updates., Working from home with regular visits to Project offices (London / Birmingham, Milton Keynes)
  
  Essential


• Ability to communicate cost and performance information to peers/managers


• Good attention to detail and skilled in interpreting and analysing cost data.


• Experience of identifying, analysing, and solving problems.


• Strong understanding/ working knowledge of Earned Value Methodologies


• Experienced in working within Project Controls in a Major Programme environment


• Strong understanding/ working knowledge of Cost engineering/ forecasting tools (such as PRISM/ EcoSys/ Cobra)


Desirable skill:

• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, forms of contracts and construction generally


• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialised instruction or practical experience.


• Knowledge of risk / schedule functions and understanding of interface with cost.


• Educated to professional standard and membership of an appropriate body and to degree level or equivalent.
  
  About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries.


Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What's in it for you?

• At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.


• If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast.


• We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas.


• Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference.


• We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.
  
  At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that have the same beliefs as we do! You can find out more about us here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)


• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)


• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)


• Pension: employers' contribution of 4%


• Company and personal performance-based bonus


• Salary Sacrifice Scheme


• Long Service Leave


• Training and professional development


• Regular social events


• Perkbox - employee experience platform