16 of 16 Permanent Cost Control Jobs in Central London

We are seeking a high-calibre Quantity Surveyors to support our clients pivotal energy projects. This role is instrumental in delivering end-to-end commercial and cost control services for transformational projects that support the UK's energy transition strategy. The positions can be based in either Bristol, London or Glasgow and will consist on working on Renewable … Energy, Nuclear, Net Zero, Transmission and Distribution or Carbon Capture projects on a hybrid basis (3 days a week client site). Key Responsibilities Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles—from tendering and procurement through to contract negotiation, cost control, and final account settlement. Administer NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred), overseeing valuations, change control, and cost variance coordination. Provide robust forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of cost performance; ensure accurate and timely financial insights. Drive value engineering and cost optimisation strategies in alignment with project and client needs. Establish and maintain strong relationships with client teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. Mentor and guide junior cost More ❯

electrical systems , including HVAC, UPS, generators, switchgear, BMS, and fire suppression systems Manage and coordinate external commissioning specialists , ensuring timely execution and integration of all commissioning activities Maintain tight control over programme, cost, and compliance , identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies Ensure all commissioning works meet regulatory requirements , internal standards, and client expectations Work closely with internal design … their role in high-availability environments Proven ability to manage external contractors and specialists, driving performance and accountability Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a sharp focus on delivery, cost control, and compliance Relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical, electrical, or building services) preferred What we offer We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform More ❯

electrical systems , including HVAC, UPS, generators, switchgear, BMS, and fire suppression systems Manage and coordinate external commissioning specialists , ensuring timely execution and integration of all commissioning activities Maintain tight control over programme, cost, and compliance , identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies Ensure all commissioning works meet regulatory requirements , internal standards, and client expectations Work closely with internal design … their role in high-availability environments Proven ability to manage external contractors and specialists, driving performance and accountability Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a sharp focus on delivery, cost control, and compliance Relevant engineering qualifications (mechanical, electrical, or building services) preferred What we offer We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform More ❯

and supply chain operations -Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, customer experience and order accuracy -Identify and recommend improvements in processes -Budget planning, PO management, overall cost control and reporting, develop cost models for distribution strategies -Forecasting and reporting within ecommerce Requirement and Experience: • Experience in finance, distribution, logistics, supply chain or ecommerce • Strong … plus) • ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is a plus • Knowledge of supply chain and distribution processes, including freight, warehousing, and inventory management • Experience with financial modelling and cost analysis tools is a plus Initially 6 months full time contract and very likely to extend afterwards. Inside IR35 contract and we are open to discuss on the daily More ❯

Define and execute the end-to-end strategy for the spare parts business, covering product design, system development, go-live, and continuous optimisation, with accountability for loss prevention and cost efficiency . Design and build reverse supply chain capabilities, including parts reconditioning, RMA processing, second-hand resale, and scrapping workflows, ensuring alignment with compliance and sustainability goals. Collaborate cross … reuse/resale, recycling ). Hands-on experience driving cross-functional product or operational projects from concept to implementation. Data-driven mindset with the ability to balance customer experience, cost control, and operational feasibility. Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to work effectively in a global environment. Strong ownership, structured thinking, and resilience in a fast More ❯

configure IP phones and mobile phones. Supports work from home hardware requests. • Ensure that policies and guidelines relating to overtime and expenses are adhered to. All local guidelines for cost control are adhered to. • Shift and Rota responsibility • Manage own workload to ensure that assigned activities are completed within targets defined within SLA’s/OLA’s Experience More ❯

configure IP phones and mobile phones. Supports work from home hardware requests. • Ensure that policies and guidelines relating to overtime and expenses are adhered to. All local guidelines for cost control are adhered to. • Shift and Rota responsibility • Manage own workload to ensure that assigned activities are completed within targets defined within SLA’s/OLA’s Experience More ❯

resource availability. Governance: Establish and maintain governance structures, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Financial Management: Monitor the financial health of the portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. 2. Project & Program Support: Methodology: Define and implement project management standards, frameworks, and best practices for project execution. Resource Management: Collaborate with department heads to allocate resources efficiently … executive leadership. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues across the portfolio, escalating where necessary. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all projects meet quality standards, including delivery timelines, cost estimates, and desired outcomes. 3. Reporting & Analytics: Dashboard Creation: Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track project performance metrics (e.g., budget, scope, timeline, risks). Executive Reporting … groups/steering committees and ensuring minutes are taken Management of project books and records throughout the lifetime of a project Experience of managing project baselines/project change control (scope, plan, budget) Experience of budget management and structuring financials across a programme for streamlined and consistent update by the rest of the team Experience in influencing others to More ❯

colleagues, client teams and with C Level client resources to: Provide credible advice to clients on how to operate IT in the most effective manner, including commercial structure and cost control Develop IT strategies collaboratively with client teams Lead client engagements end to end Design IT operating models that address client challenges Identify emerging trends in the market … Markets or Underwriting Developing IT strategies in complex environments, with a focus on leveraging Cloud/SAP and other emerging technologies IT Operating model design across several organisations IT Cost optimisation Agile delivery methodologies, particularly at scale in large organisations Be self-sufficient, with proven leadership experience delivering large technology programmes/projects Tenacious, passionate and thorough in approach More ❯

colleagues, client teams and with C Level client resources to: Provide credible advice to clients on how to operate IT in the most effective manner, including commercial structure and cost control Develop IT strategies collaboratively with client teams Lead client engagements end to end Design IT operating models that address client challenges Identify emerging trends in the market … Markets or Underwriting Developing IT strategies in complex environments, with a focus on leveraging Cloud/SAP and other emerging technologies IT Operating model design across several organisations IT Cost optimisation Agile delivery methodologies, particularly at scale in large organisations Be self-sufficient, with proven leadership experience delivering large technology programmes/projects Tenacious, passionate and thorough in approach More ❯

of Engineering to align development, infrastructure, architecture, tools with operational needs. - Lead capacity planning, infrastructure performance, reliability, disaster recovery, security operations. - Ensure technical debt is managed, rigour in change control, release management. Client/Vendor/Partner Management - Manage key vendor and partner relationships (outsourced operations, technology providers, subcontractors). - Negotiate contracts, SLAs, pricing, performance metrics. - Act as escalation … point for major client issues, coordinate resolution. Financial & Commercial Oversight - Share in P&L responsibility: drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, cost control. - Collaborate with CFO/Finance to prepare budgets, forecasts, scenario planning. - Monitor utilisation, resource allocation, project profitability. People Leadership & Org Design - Build, lead, mentor senior operations, delivery, support, technical operations teams. - Define structure, roles & responsibilities; ensure adequate More ❯

of Engineering to align development, infrastructure, architecture, tools with operational needs. - Lead capacity planning, infrastructure performance, reliability, disaster recovery, security operations. - Ensure technical debt is managed, rigour in change control, release management. Client/Vendor/Partner Management - Manage key vendor and partner relationships (outsourced operations, technology providers, subcontractors). - Negotiate contracts, SLAs, pricing, performance metrics. - Act as escalation … point for major client issues, coordinate resolution. Financial & Commercial Oversight - Share in P&L responsibility: drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, cost control. - Collaborate with CFO/Finance to prepare budgets, forecasts, scenario planning. - Monitor utilisation, resource allocation, project profitability. People Leadership & Org Design - Build, lead, mentor senior operations, delivery, support, technical operations teams. - Define structure, roles & responsibilities; ensure adequate More ❯

reliability roadmap end to end Scale ingestion and indexing for 30+ blockchains, including high-throughput chains Operate a secure fleet of full nodes and indexers with clear SLAs and cost controls Set SLOs, observability, incident management, and make on call boring Build and lead six plus squads. Org design, hiring, mentoring, standards, and SDLC Partner with product, compliance, and … customers to turn outcomes into roadmap and measurable value Raise the bar on security, privacy, and change control for enterprise buyers without killing speed Explore applied AI to improve clustering, attribution, and alert quality What you will bring Track record leading engineering in data platform or fintech scale-ups to roughly 0 to 10m ARR and beyond Depth in More ❯

reliability roadmap end to end Scale ingestion and indexing for 30+ blockchains, including high-throughput chains Operate a secure fleet of full nodes and indexers with clear SLAs and cost controls Set SLOs, observability, incident management, and make on call boring Build and lead six plus squads. Org design, hiring, mentoring, standards, and SDLC Partner with product, compliance, and … customers to turn outcomes into roadmap and measurable value Raise the bar on security, privacy, and change control for enterprise buyers without killing speed Explore applied AI to improve clustering, attribution, and alert quality What you will bring Track record leading engineering in data platform or fintech scale-ups to roughly 0 to 10m ARR and beyond Depth in More ❯

harden RAG pipelines (indexing, retrieval policies, grounding, guardrails) and agent frameworks. Take basic infra ownership on GCP (or AWS/Azure): networking, autoscaling, CI/CD, IaC, observability, and cost tuning. Participate in on‐call for your area and drive root‐cause analysis with crisp follow‐ups. 15% Collaborate Pair with back‐end & front‐end to wire extractors/… ML features. 10% Align & showcase Gather requirements from CX and product leads, demo new capabilities to execs & customers, and document impact with precision/recall, alert quality, latency, and cost metrics. What makes you a great fit Startup hacker mindset: You self‐start from zero, respect no silos, and carry work from prototype to production. 🛠️ AI‐native dev tools … on with time‐series analysis (forecasting, change‐point, drift). Cloud & ops: Basic infra ownership on GCP (or AWS/Azure): networking, autoscaling, CI/CD, IaC, observability, and cost control. Communication: You explain results clearly, align stakeholders, and write crisp docs. Bonus points DevOps wizardry; GPU/accelerator experience. Multimodal pipelines (text + voice + screenshots). Prior More ❯

harden RAG pipelines (indexing, retrieval policies, grounding, guardrails) and agent frameworks. Take basic infra ownership on GCP (or AWS/Azure): networking, autoscaling, CI/CD, IaC, observability, and cost tuning. Participate in on‐call for your area and drive root‐cause analysis with crisp follow‐ups. 15% Collaborate Pair with back‐end & front‐end to wire extractors/… ML features. 10% Align & showcase Gather requirements from CX and product leads, demo new capabilities to execs & customers, and document impact with precision/recall, alert quality, latency, and cost metrics. What makes you a great fit Startup hacker mindset: You self‐start from zero, respect no silos, and carry work from prototype to production. 🛠️ AI‐native dev tools … on with time‐series analysis (forecasting, change‐point, drift). Cloud & ops: Basic infra ownership on GCP (or AWS/Azure): networking, autoscaling, CI/CD, IaC, observability, and cost control. Communication: You explain results clearly, align stakeholders, and write crisp docs. Bonus points DevOps wizardry; GPU/accelerator experience. Multimodal pipelines (text + voice + screenshots). Prior More ❯