Senior Cost Manager

CompanyCumming Group UK & Europe

LocationCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Posted At1/13/2026

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Occupation Type

Estimators, valuers and assessors

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Senior Cost Manager

Cumming Group

Cumming Group is a global consultancy providing project management, cost management, and commercial advisory services across construction, infrastructure, and the built environment. We partner with major public and private sector organisations to deliver complex programmes efficiently, collaboratively, and sustainably.

As part of our continued growth in the UK infrastructure sector, we are looking to appoint an experienced Cost Manager to support the delivery of a major regional capital investment programme.

The Role

This role sits within Cumming Group’s commercial and cost management team, supporting the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects within a collaborative, multi-partner environment. You will provide commercial insight and assurance across procurement, contract management, and project delivery, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional quantity surveying and commercial management support across major infrastructure projects

Balance competing project, stakeholder, and programme priorities to support outcome-led decision making

Deliver timely commercial advice, reporting, and escalation to senior stakeholders

Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks

Support compliant procurement activities in line with regulatory and governance requirements

Manage and maintain high-quality commercial and contractual data

Commercially manage works and service contracts throughout the project lifecycle

Lead post-contract commercial processes including change management, cost forecasting, payments, cost audits, and final accounts

Support negotiation and resolution of contractual claims and disputes

Maintain accurate cost and contract information to support robust reporting and assurance

Contribute to continuous improvement in commercial processes, cost efficiency, and value delivery

About You

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant experience
Proven experience in a construction or infrastructure environment
Strong knowledge of quantity surveying processes across the full project lifecycle

Experience working with standard forms of construction contract, ideally including NEC

Confident commercial and contractual negotiation skills

Experience managing commercial aspects of projects or programmes

Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS, ICE, or equivalent) is desirable

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.