Senior Cost Manager - Utilities
LocationWarrington, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/4/2026
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (57.0%).
Occupation Type
Estimators, valuers and assessors
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project: We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to support a major utilities provider in the North-West. This role will play a key part in the delivery of large‑scale utilities projects, with opportunities to work across a diverse and evolving programme of work.
The position can be based at either Warrington or Cumbria, with a hybrid working model in place. You’ll be embedded on ongoing projects at your chosen base location while collaborating closely with wider teams across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cost professional with utilities experience to join a leading organisation and contribute to critical infrastructure development.
Providing cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various sectors. Providing leadership to managers and professionals.
You’ll Be Responsible For
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project: We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to support a major utilities provider in the North-West. This role will play a key part in the delivery of large‑scale utilities projects, with opportunities to work across a diverse and evolving programme of work.
The position can be based at either Warrington or Cumbria, with a hybrid working model in place. You’ll be embedded on ongoing projects at your chosen base location while collaborating closely with wider teams across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cost professional with utilities experience to join a leading organisation and contribute to critical infrastructure development.
Providing cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various sectors. Providing leadership to managers and professionals.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Providing strategic direction and ensure effective delivery of key assignments.
- Overseeing contract administration, documentation and valuations.
- Driving robust cost control, reporting and commercial assurance.
- Evaluating variations, claims and completion processes.
- Managing and developing teams, enabling high‑performance delivery.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement.
- Upholding ethical, sustainable operations and support net‑zero ambitions.
- Strong commercial, contractual and cost‑management expertise across complex projects.
- Skilled in risk, change, contract administration and stakeholder communication.
- Degree‑qualified, digitally proficient, with sector‑specific knowledge and professional development.
- Experience leading teams, driving best practice, sustainability and continuous improvement.
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
- site