Job Description
Sector: Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
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Category: Scantec Engineering
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Job Type: Permanent
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Location: Tamworth (Hybrid - 4 days on site)
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Salary: £60,000-£80,000 + Benefits
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I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure consultancy who are looking to appoint a Cost Manager to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure programme in the Midlands. Our client is a specialist programme delivery and advisory consultancy. They deliver strategic PMO, planning and controls, and digital transformation services, supporting the delivery of complex, high-value programmes.
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This is an chance to join a business that works across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, embedding experienced professionals into client teams to provide commercial, project controls and programme management expertise. With a strong pipeline of long-term work and continued growth, they offer stability, career progression and exposure to complex capital programmes.
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The Role
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Working closely with the client and project delivery teams, you'll be responsible for providing commercial and cost management support across a portfolio of infrastructure projects.
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You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered within budget, managing costs,



identifying commercial risks and supporting commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.
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Cost planning, reporting and forecasting.
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Managing project budgets and cashflow.
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Administering change control and compensation events.
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Supporting NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.
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Monitoring commercial performance and identifying risks and opportunities.
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Working closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.
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Producing regular commercial reports and forecasts.
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What We're Looking For
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Experience as a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
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Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
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Infrastructure experience is essential, with water sector experience beneficial but not essential.
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Comfortable working in a client-facing environment.
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Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
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What's on Offer
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Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days on site).
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Long-term programme with excellent project continuity.
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Genuine career progression within a growing consultancy.
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Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure programme alongside an experienced delivery team.
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📌 Cost Manager (West Tamworth)
🏢 Scantec Personnel
📍 West Tamworth