Executive Cost Manager - Infrastructure

Job Title: Executive Cost Manager - Infrastructure
Location: Birmingham with hybrid working
Role Type: Permanent

About the Company
We’re partnering with a leading global construction consultancy, recognised for delivering expert cost and commercial management services across major infrastructure programmes. With a reputation for driving innovation and delivering value, the business supports high-profile clients across sectors such as transport, utilities, and highways.

Due to continued growth across their infrastructure portfolio, we are now seeking an experienced Executive Cost Manager to join their leadership team. This is a senior-level position offering the opportunity to lead large-scale infrastructure projects, develop client relationships at the highest level, and manage internal cost management teams.

About the Role
As an Executive Cost Manager, you’ll provide strategic cost leadership across multiple complex infrastructure projects, from early-stage cost advice through to final account. You’ll be responsible for overseeing service delivery, mentoring internal teams, and acting as a trusted commercial advisor to clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with proven consultancy experience in large-scale infrastructure and a strong understanding of NEC contracts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a collaborative mindset and strong technical grounding to influence major construction outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include:
- Lead the commercial and cost management delivery on major infrastructure projects.
- Manage and coordinate internal teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all project stages.
- Build, grow, and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact.
- Oversee the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies.
- Advise on procurement strategy and lead the tendering process, including bid evaluations and recommendations.
- Provide strategic input on contract administration (NEC), change control, and claims management.
- Ensure accurate valuations, payment assessments, and timely settlement of final accounts.
- Deliver insightful commercial reports and briefings to clients and senior stakeholders.
- Support business unit directors in achieving financial targets and governance standards.
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level staff to support career development.
- Identify new business development opportunities and contribute to bid preparation.
- Promptly escalate issues that may impact project performance or professional indemnity.

Skills & Experience Required
- Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
- Working toward or holding full membership of RICS or MRICS.
- Significant post-chartership experience in a cost consultancy environment.
- Strong background in infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, water, energy, transport).
- Extensive knowledge of NEC contract administration and commercial strategy.
- Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience leading and coordinating cost management teams.
- Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen.
- High-level communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we would like to offer you:
- 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to a max 35-day holiday)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Car allowance
- Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to work scheme

For more information, contact Cate Green at [email protected] or 0161 511 2348.