14 of 14 Cost Management Jobs in the North of England

one of Europe's thriving tech and construction hubs? Gleeds is looking for key players to join our expert project teams and lead the cost and procurement management of cutting-edge data centre construction projects across multiple locations. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll oversee … support your relocation, making your move smooth and hassle-free. Your Role & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership : Formulate and manage commercial strategies to drive project success. Cost & Procurement Management : Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls for hyper-scale data centre projects. Stakeholder Engagement : Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and … and compliance mitigate risks effectively. Team Leadership : Lead and develop high-performing teams to deliver outstanding results. Quality & Innovation : Promote sustainable practices and innovative cost management solutions. About You What We're Looking For Proven experience in commercial and cost management within large-scale construction projects More ❯

locations in a multi-vendor landscape. You’ll harness ITIL best practices to drive ITSM processes, leverage the ServiceNow platform for seamless service request management and integrations, and forge strong stakeholder and vendor relationships to underpin a world-class employee experience. Key Responsibilities Service Management & Strategy: Lead the … ServiceNow skillset. Performance & Reporting: Define and manage KPIs (CSAT, SLA adherence, volume metrics); analyse trends to drive continuous improvement and root-cause analysis. Budget & Cost Management: Own the Global IT Service Desk budget; track spend vs. forecast; negotiate contracts to maximise value and efficiency. Stakeholder & Vendor Management … Build and maintain relationships with regional IT Directors, Business Technology Groups and external suppliers; coordinate support, escalations and continuity planning. Collaboration: Partner with Incident Management and Command Centre teams to ensure rapid resolution; support problem management in implementing remedial actions. Must-Have Skills Budget and cost management More ❯

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of non-production goods and services required for business operations. The role focuses on achieving cost savings, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting strategic initiatives across categories such as IT, operations, marketing, facilities, travel and professional services. This position involves working … Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to drive competitive pricing. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives. 2) Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and … conditions. 3) Cost Management: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across indirect categories. Analyse spend data to uncover trends and opportunities for consolidation. 4) Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment. Act as the primary point of contact for indirect More ❯

purpose of the Planning, Monitoring and Control (PM&C) Professional is to set up, operate and assure the processes directly associated with: Budgeting and Cost Management Managerial Analysis Time scheduling and phasing The PM&C Professional may also set up, operate and assure aspects of Project Management Integration such as Risk & Opportunity Management The role will also provide direct support to Portfolio, Programme and Project Managers, and Service Delivery Managers, as required within the framework of the local Programme Management Office Common Role Accountabilities Contribute to a culture of delivery excellence across the delivery … community Act as a source of best practice guidance on project management processes relating to project set up, overall and specific control during execution and close down activities Undertake the common administrative and management support activities for projects, programmes and portfolios Produce management information, including scenario modelling More ❯

to streamline processes and improve system reliability. Performance & Security: Implement robust monitoring (CloudWatch, Prometheus) and ensure systems are secure, compliant, and optimized for performance. Cost Management: Work on cost-efficient infrastructure strategies without compromising performance. What's in this for you? Up to £65k Manchester-based office More ❯

strategic relationships, and preparing Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews. This single contributor role, with one direct report, requires seamless collaboration with the TTBD Vendor Management and RMA Team to ensure alignment on responsibilities and accountability when governing partners. Responsibilities Key Duties and Responsibilities for the role include, but are … not limited to: Partner Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate partner performance, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs). Operational Excellence: Implement and maintain best practices to optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness in partner engagements. Relationship Management: Build and … maintain strong relationships with partners to foster collaboration, address issues promptly, and ensure mutual goals are met. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in partner operations and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring continuity and reliability of services. Quality Assurance: Ensure partners deliver high-quality services that meet or More ❯

strategic relationships, and preparing Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews. This single contributor role, with one direct report, requires seamless collaboration with the TTBD Vendor Management and RMA Team to ensure alignment on responsibilities and accountability when governing partners. Responsibilities Key Duties and Responsibilities for the role include, but are … not limited to: Partner Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate partner performance, ensuring they meet contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs). Operational Excellence: Implement and maintain best practices to optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness in partner engagements. Relationship Management: Build and … maintain strong relationships with partners to foster collaboration, address issues promptly, and ensure mutual goals are met. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in partner operations and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring continuity and reliability of services. Quality Assurance: Ensure partners deliver high-quality services that meet or More ❯

in site selection, with a focus on power availability, renewables, and on-site generation solutions. Driving efficient, effective delivery through strong programme and project management methodologies. Unlocking value through robust cost management, procurement strategies, and supply chain management. Applying digital tools and market-leading controls to ensure … transparency, efficiency, and predictable outcomes. What we’re looking for: A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a construction-related discipline such as construction management, quantity surveying, civil engineering, or project management. Proven experience gained within a property consultancy, project management firm, or client/developer side , working on … data centre projects. Strong knowledge of programme delivery, procurement, and commercial management in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. A deep understanding of the challenges of data centre delivery, particularly in relation to power, scalability, and sustainability. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset More ❯

and efficiency through monitoring, analysis, and implementation of best practices. AWS Administration and Cloud Strategy : Oversee the administration of AWS infrastructure, including resource provisioning, cost management, and security. Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy, integrating cloud solutions with on-premise systems. Security Management: Oversee implementation of … and enforce robust network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls. Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate, select, and procure network hardware, software, and services. Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Develop and manage the infrastructure budget including broadcast, network, and … systems ensuring cost-effective solutions and optimal resource allocation. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure infrastructure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, as well as mitigation of security risks and vulnerabilities. Incident Response: Lead and or participate in incident response team(s) during events that impact business operations. Disaster More ❯

separate production, staging, dev, and test environments into separate AWS accounts . • Move towards Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Improve deployment efficiency, security best practices, cost management. Soft Skills • Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities. • Ability to work independently and figure out issues with limited guidance. • Experience supporting business More ❯

can offer you: 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day Management Bonus Scheme worth up to 12.5% of your salary Profit share: 10% of profits distributed to employees with at least 6 months of service … dependants Permanent Health Insurance, providing a replacement income scheme Automatic enrolment into the Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions and tax benefits Defined contribution management pension scheme Death in service benefit: lump-sum payment of 4 times your annual salary Colleague discount up to 50% off Greggs products Share … and communication skills Are proficient with Git and version control strategies Value microservice architecture and inclusive culture Bonus points for experience with Linux, cloud cost management, and monitoring tools. About Greggs At Greggs, we love what we do and have fun! Our culture is about support, diversity, and More ❯

data, and experience with relational & graph databases Knowledge of cloud & on-prem Data Warehouse, Data Lake, & Lakehouse architectures Understanding of cloud architecture, operations, automation, & cost management - some cloud/data architect certifications (AWS & Azure) preferred Experience communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences, and collaboration with stakeholders at More ❯

with people, wed like to hear from you. What youll bring? You will bring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Your experience in cost management and contract negotiation will be vital. You should have a solid understanding of telecom projects and the ability to work well under More ❯

The Data Engineering Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing the Data Engineering and Data Ops functions, ensuring the efficient and effective management of data to drive business value. Key Responsibilities Develop and own the data engineering strategy and roadmap to maximize long-term business value. Prioritize, plan, and … relevant experience in high-performing Data Engineering and Analytics functions. Proven leadership experience in managing Data, Environment, and Release Delivery teams, including resource and cost management. Expertise in Data Engineering and Environment management, preferably in AWS, with experience in automation tools. Strong knowledge of SQL & Python, with hands … and machine learning projects. Familiarity with Data Ops or DevOps environments and software development life cycles. Key Competencies & Attributes Strong team development and performance management skills. Ability to coach and motivate teams under pressure and manage competing priorities. A commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with More ❯