Cost Manager
CV-LibraryMansfield, NottinghamshirecontractPosted: 30 September 2026
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CCL Global is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support a major public-sector construction and remediation programme.
This is a project-focused Cost Management position requiring strong Quantity Surveying, NEC contract and construction cost-estimating experience. We are looking for candidates from a construction/project delivery background.
Location: Mansfield – Hybrid 2 days in office)
Contract: 4 Months Inside IR35
Security Clearance: BPSS
Key Responsibilities
* Lead cost estimation for complex construction and operational projects.
* Develop initial project estimates and maintain cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
* Analyse contractor tenders and assess whether submitted pricing represents appropriate value.
* Monitor project costs against budgets, forecasts and agreed tolerances.
* Develop monthly forecasts and compare these against contractor forecasts.
* Assess NEC Compensation Events (CEs), Early Warnings and their potential cost impact.
* Review and challenge Applications for Payment (AFP).
* Work with Project and Risk Managers to ensure project risks are appropriately costed and optimism bias is applied.
* Provide commercial and cost advice to Project Managers throughout project delivery.
* Identify and analyse historic cost information from completed projects to support future estimates.
* Identify emerging cost issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Essential Experience
* Strong Cost Management and Quantity Surveying experience within construction projects.
* Demonstrable experience of NEC contracts and project delivery.
* Construction project estimating experience.
* Experience analysing and challenging construction tender pricing.
* Strong understanding of forecasting, cost control and contractor cost submissions.
* Experience assessing Compensation Events, Early Warnings and Applications for Payment.
* Ability to work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams and risk professionals
CCL Global is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support a major public-sector construction and remediation programme.
This is a project-focused Cost Management position requiring strong Quantity Surveying, NEC contract and construction cost-estimating experience. We are looking for candidates from a construction/project delivery background.
Location: Mansfield – Hybrid 2 days in office)
Contract: 4 Months Inside IR35
Security Clearance: BPSS
Key Responsibilities
* Lead cost estimation for complex construction and operational projects.
* Develop initial project estimates and maintain cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
* Analyse contractor tenders and assess whether submitted pricing represents appropriate value.
* Monitor project costs against budgets, forecasts and agreed tolerances.
* Develop monthly forecasts and compare these against contractor forecasts.
* Assess NEC Compensation Events (CEs), Early Warnings and their potential cost impact.
* Review and challenge Applications for Payment (AFP).
* Work with Project and Risk Managers to ensure project risks are appropriately costed and optimism bias is applied.
* Provide commercial and cost advice to Project Managers throughout project delivery.
* Identify and analyse historic cost information from completed projects to support future estimates.
* Identify emerging cost issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Essential Experience
* Strong Cost Management and Quantity Surveying experience within construction projects.
* Demonstrable experience of NEC contracts and project delivery.
* Construction project estimating experience.
* Experience analysing and challenging construction tender pricing.
* Strong understanding of forecasting, cost control and contractor cost submissions.
* Experience assessing Compensation Events, Early Warnings and Applications for Payment.
* Ability to work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams and risk professionals