Cost Manager

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and is seeking a Cost Manager. As Cost Manager, you will be responsible for managing and controlling project costs to ensure that the project is delivered within the agreed budget while meeting quality and time requirements.

Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required – a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Making Possible

• Ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and develop realistic budgets based on project scope
• Skilled in analyzing cost data, forecasting expenses, and generating clear financial reports for stakeholders
• Understanding of contract types, terms, and how to manage payments, variations, and claims
• Familiarity with procurement processes and negotiation skills to obtain best value for materials and services
• Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cost-related risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Careful review of costs, invoices, and change orders to avoid errors and ensure accuracy
• Clear and effective communication with clients, contractors, suppliers, and team members; ability to negotiate costs and resolve disputes
• Understanding project timelines, deliverables, and integration of cost management within overall project controls
• Strong grasp of the specific industry (construction, engineering) including materials, methods, and regulations

What do you bring to the role?

• Strong knowledge of cost management and financial principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control software.
• Analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of construction methods, resources and contracts (NEC4).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills 

Strong Excel Skills (Essential): 

• Macros/VBA
• Pivot Tables & advanced data analysis
• Lookup and logical functions (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, nested IFs)
• Power Query / data modelling
• Dashboard Creation

Desirable:

• Experience with cost management and project software 

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.