5 of 5 Cost Control Jobs in Manchester

Quantity Surveyor working on high-stakes critical infrastructure projects within the UK's data centre sector. Your role will involve managing both mechanical and electrical (M&E) packages, ensuring cost-effective delivery, contractual compliance, and commercial excellence throughout project lifecycles. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) scopes within data centre projects, including CSA …/MEP packages Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting through all project stages Administer contracts using forms such as NEC and JCT , manage variations, claims, and change orders; support dispute resolution and claims management where necessary Lead procurement activities by negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure best value and cost control Conduct risk assessments and implement cost-saving strategies to optimize commercial outcomes Produce and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and valuations; maintain alignment with contractual and compliance standards Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders-including project managers, financial teams, suppliers, and clients-to maintain transparency and commercial effectiveness Experience & Qualifications Minimum of 8 years' experience , including extensive More ❯

Quantity Surveyor working on high-stakes critical infrastructure projects within the UK's data centre sector. Your role will involve managing both mechanical and electrical (M&E) packages, ensuring cost-effective delivery, contractual compliance, and commercial excellence throughout project lifecycles. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full commercial lifecycle of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) scopes within data centre projects, including CSA …/MEP packages Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reporting through all project stages Administer contracts using forms such as NEC and JCT , manage variations, claims, and change orders; support dispute resolution and claims management where necessary Lead procurement activities by negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure best value and cost control Conduct risk assessments and implement cost-saving strategies to optimize commercial outcomes Produce and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and valuations; maintain alignment with contractual and compliance standards Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders-including project managers, financial teams, suppliers, and clients-to maintain transparency and commercial effectiveness Experience & Qualifications Minimum of 8 years' experience , including extensive More ❯

ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Responsibilities - Deliver multiple projects to specification, programme, and budget, maintaining maximum commercial performance. - Lead financial forecasting, cost control, and monthly performance reporting. - Oversee all project phases, including design, site delivery, and handover documentation. - Chair site meetings, maintain accurate project records, and ensure scope of work … and design consultants. - Develop and manage construction programmes using Primavera P6 (or equivalent). - Ensure compliance with HS&E legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and environmental standards. - Drive quality control through ITPs, QA documentation, and as built/O&M submissions. - Prepare estimates for additional works and assist with tender submissions. What we require from you: - Degree/HNC … and direct labour organisation management. (mandatory) - Extensive project management experience in Water or MEICA sectors. (mandatory) - Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, design and risk management, and cost reporting. - Primavera P6 proficiency. - CSCS Manager's card, SMSTS, and NEBOSH (mandatory) - Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Benefits: You'll join a forward-thinking, industry-leading contractor More ❯

L, balance sheets, dashboards, etc.) Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Ops and SLT to monitor and optimise performance Provide insights that improve revenue generation, cost control and profitability Support the management of new revenue-generating workstreams Drive ad-hoc financial studies and special projects Contribute to cross-functional transformation programmes using Lean Six More ❯

continuously improve the environments using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Governance & Policy: Implement and maintain RBAC, Policies, Blueprints (or equivalent governance approaches), tagging strategies, and cost control measures. Security First: Embed secure design principles into everything you build; support identity and access management, key vault integration, and vulnerability management. Collaboration & Enablement: Work with delivery … infrastructure issues. Exposure to hybrid cloud setups (e.g., on-prem integration or restricted networks) Awareness of enterprise controls (NCSC/Cyber Essentials, NIST, or similar frameworks) Understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices Familiarity with supporting data/AI pipelines or platform integrations (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, OpenAI) Exposure to other cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) Behaviours More ❯