Senior Cost Specialist

Robert Half has partnered with a project delivery and infrastructure business to recruit for a Senior Cost Specialist. This is a senior-level opportunity supporting complex, high-value programmes, offering hybrid working based in Bridgwater and strong long-term progression.

The Role:

Reporting into senior project leadership, you will take ownership of budgeting, cost control, financial governance and change management across major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines, WBS, CBS and Control Account Plans
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control across the full project lifecycle
• Manage cost risk, contingency and financial change control
• Deliver earned value reporting (EVM), variance analysis and performance insights
• Oversee accruals, commitments, EACs and outturn forecasting
• Align cost management with schedule, contract and commercial frameworks
• Manage client payment applications and financial reporting

Experience Required

• Extensive experience in cost engineering, project controls or quantity surveying within complex environments
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting & cost control and Earned Value Management
• Strong understanding of contract forms (NEC, FIDIC, JCT)
• Experience in risk quantification and cost modelling
• Full project lifecycle exposure (bid through to close-out)
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience desirable

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Cost Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• ECITB Level 5 Diploma in Cost Engineering (or equivalent)
• Professional membership (e.g. APM, ACostE, RICS) preferred
• Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management advantageous

Package

• £85,000 - £106,000 base salary
• £5,900 car allowance
• Bonus up to 20%
• Hybrid working (Bridgwater-based)

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