Cost Manager

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Salary - 48,078

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

As a Cost Manager, you’ll keep budgets on track, forecasts sharp and reporting rock solid—supporting the PMO to deliver exceptional value across the wholesale business.

• Own cost management across projects—actuals, forecasts, budgets and change control
• Collaborate with planning, risk, controls and commercial teams to optimise performance
• Maintain accurate cost, budget and change processes aligned to WBS/OBS
• Track commitments, journals and accruals with Project Managers
• Analyse trends, assess impacts and embed changes to baselines quickly and cleanly
• Support compensation events and early warnings with Commercial/Estimating
• Produce reliable forecasts and EVM reporting, analysing variances and trends
• Lead on cost risk analysis and support the QCRA process
• Stay informed on industry benchmarks, inflation and market trends

• Detail‑focused with strong cost management or project controls experience
• Financially aware and confident analysing data and trends
• Clear communicator who works well with stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable challenging constructively to maintain data integrity

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Professional qualification (MAPM/ACostE or equivalent)
• Strong Cost Management / Project Controls background
• Solid financial awareness and experience using cost management systems
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to problem‑solve and challenge
• Utilities/Water sector experience is preferred

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance‑related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme
• My Gym Discounts  - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• Share Buy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

• Be part of a high‑performing PMO team that plays a crucial role in delivering major projects
• Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas, analysis and expertise genuinely influence outcomes
• Develop your career with access to professional development, industry qualifications and progression opportunities
• Gain exposure to complex, high‑value projects that will strengthen your technical and commercial skills
• Join an organisation committed to innovation, continuous improvement and doing the right thing for customers and communities

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship.