Cost Manager (Construction) - UK (Hybrid)
Shape LaminarLondon, United Kingdom
Full Time
Posted January 29, 2026
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Job Description
A senior Cost Manager role focused on delivering innovative, digitally-enhanced cost management solutions across complex construction projects, overseeing all project cost aspects from inception to completion, and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement within a forward-thinking consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project costs throughout all stages, including initial estimates, risk-adjusted forecasting, and close-out, to ensure financial transparency.
- Lead pre-construction estimating and post-contract cost management, including handling complex change orders with detailed cost analysis.
- Provide clear, actionable reports to stakeholders to facilitate efficient project delivery.
- Develop scalable, repeatable best practices, tools, and processes in collaboration with the team.
- Foster the professional and personal development of team members while supporting client improvements.
- Integrate digital tools and methodologies into cost management processes, moving beyond static reporting.
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
Requirements
- Mastery Cost Management background with at least 10 years of experience on construction projects.
- Proficient in written and spoken English communication skills; additional language abilities are appreciated.
- Extensive experience working directly with clients in a construction environment, ideally including stints with Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractors.
- Proven ability to develop comprehensive commercial strategies for complex construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and cost control, from initiation to close-out.
- Demonstrated success in leading negotiations with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to secure optimal terms and favourable outcomes in fast-paced environments.
- Experience managing project costs through all stage gates, integrating QCRA and risk-adjusted forecasting to provide a no surprises financial environment.
- Ability to lead pre-construction estimating within scope and post-contract live cost management, including managing complex change orders with deep-dive cost analysis.
- Capability to provide simple, actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively.
- Experience developing scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with teams to enhance long-term impact.
- Ability to maximize the development of team members personally and professionally, supporting client improvement as well.
- Willingness to travel every other week within the UK to support regional operations; European travel is desirable for those willing to travel further afield.
- Impact-oriented professional with a track record of making projects and organizations better beyond just doing the basics.
- Relentless approach to dealing with people, demonstrating leadership qualities.
- Ability to embrace digital transformation and lead the integration of project management elements through digital tools, streamlining workflows, and maximising control.
- Experience in data centres or high-tech industrial projects is highly valued but not mandatory.
- Proven ability to develop and implement commercial strategies for complex projects, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and cost control from initiation to handover.
- Demonstrated success in leading negotiations with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to secure favourable terms in fast-paced environments.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive private health coverage for you and your family
Competitive pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
Discretionary annual bonus with flexible cash and equity options
Professional body membership fee covered annually
Cycle to Work Scheme for environmentally friendly commuting
In-house confidential coaching sessions for personal and professional growth
Generous equity scheme for long-term ownership and growth
Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and site visits
Structured development programs with coaching, mentoring, and honest feedback
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