Senior Cost Manager

  • ARM
  • Aldringham, Suffolk
  • May 01, 2026
Contractor Banking

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Cost Manager - Site Delivery Programme
Location: Suffolk
Rate: 91.74 per hour (Umbrella)
Duration: 6 months initially



Overview

An opportunity for a Senior Cost Manager to join a major UK infrastructure programme within a central Project Controls function. You will support the Cost Lead in delivering robust cost management, assurance, and reporting across a complex, large-scale project.



Key Responsibilities

  • Provide cost assurance and oversight across programme delivery teams
  • Support reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly cost data and reports
  • Drive continuous improvement and "Digital by Default" cost processes
  • Act as a key interface between cost management and wider project controls
  • Support senior stakeholders with insight and decision-making information
  • Deputise for the Cost Lead where required


Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • Strong experience in cost management within major/mega projects
  • Solid understanding of project controls and governance
  • Experience producing reports and presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.
For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .


Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.