Cost Manager

Intermediate / Senior Cost Manager – Infrastructure (Cardiff-Based)Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering cost management and advisory services across all stages of the project lifecycle. Depending on experience, you’ll work independently or lead a small team and providing expert advice to clients and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You’ll be involved in:

• Preparing and managing cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Providing procurement and contract advice (JCT / NEC)
• Managing project budgets, value engineering, and risk management
• Delivering post-contract administration and reporting
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

About You

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Cost Management, or similar
• 4+ Years Experience
• Confident working with NEC and/or JCT forms of contract
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
• Cardiff-based (or commutable), with flexibility to travel to client sites

What We Offer

• 24 days annual leave (plus option to buy up to 10 extra days)
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Pension scheme
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Bespoke training and development plans
• Health & wellbeing initiatives (EAP, cycle to work, gym discounts)

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.