This is a high-impact position, ideal for an experienced professional ready to take on greater responsibility, lead client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth.
The Opportunity
You will act as a senior figure within the team, leading cost management services while maintaining a strong presence with a key utilities client. This role requires someone highly confident in a client-facing capacity, with the ability to influence, advise, and drive project success.
Candidates currently operating at Senior Cost Manager level with exceptional experience will also be considered for this position as a step-up opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial delivery of major utilities and infrastructure projects
Take full ownership of NEC contract management, including strategy, risk management, and dispute avoidance
Act as a key point of contact for the client, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships
Provide strategic commercial advice and leadership across the programme
Oversee and support the wider team, mentoring and developing talent
Contribute to business growth, client development, and service excellence
Ensure robust governance and compliance across all commercial activities
About You
Proven experience at Senior Cost Manager / Associate Director level within a consultancy environment
Extensive experience with NEC contracts (essential), including complex commercial management
Strong background in utilities or major infrastructure programmes
Highly confident in a client-facing role, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Commercially astute, strategic, and proactive
Professionally qualified (RICS or equivalent)
What’s on Offer
A leadership role within a major utilities programme
Opportunity to step up from Senior Cost Manager to Associate Director
Significant client exposure and influence
Clear progression within a global consultancy
A collaborative and forward-thinking environment
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year