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Cost Manager Rail

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Are you a degree-qualified Cost Professional looking to build your career on major infrastructure projects?

 Do you enjoy working in a structured, process-driven environment where you can develop your commercial skills?
 
 Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
 Location: Cardiff (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
 
 I’m supporting a globally recognised cost and project management consultancy in their search for a junior Cost Manager to join their team on a direct secondment into Transport for Wales. With a strong presence across the UK and Europe and a global footprint of over 3,000 professionals, this consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial services across infrastructure, rail and utilities. Known for investing in their people, they offer clear progression routes, exposure to major frameworks and the chance to work alongside highly experienced industry professionals.

This role sits within a well-established commercial team, supporting the delivery of key infrastructure projects, including ongoing electrification works across the network.

You’ll work closely with an experienced Senior Cost Manager, gaining hands-on exposure to cost auditing, contract administration and structured commercial processes within a client-facing environment.

Essential Requirements

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
At least 1 year of experience within infrastructure sectors such as highways, water, energy or rail
Experience in a cost support, assistant QS or commercial role
Strong attention to detail and a process-driven mindset
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable

Exposure to NEC contracts (any option)
Cost auditing experience
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to step into a role that offers real development, strong mentorship and exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career, get in touch to find out more or apply today ((url removed))

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