Senior Cost Manager - Utilities

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to support a major utilities provider in the North-West. This role will play a key part in the delivery of large‑scale utilities projects, with opportunities to work across a diverse and evolving programme of work.

The position can be based at either Warrington or Cumbria, with a hybrid working model in place. You’ll be embedded on ongoing projects at your chosen base location while collaborating closely with wider teams across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cost professional with utilities experience to join a leading organisation and contribute to critical infrastructure development.

Providing cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various sectors. Providing leadership to managers and professionals.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing strategic direction and ensure effective delivery of key assignments.
• Overseeing contract administration, documentation and valuations.
• Driving robust cost control, reporting and commercial assurance.
• Evaluating variations, claims and completion processes.
• Managing and developing teams, enabling high‑performance delivery.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Upholding ethical, sustainable operations and support net‑zero ambitions.

You’ll need to have:

• Strong commercial, contractual and cost‑management expertise across complex projects.
• Skilled in risk, change, contract administration and stakeholder communication.
• Degree‑qualified, digitally proficient, with sector‑specific knowledge and professional development.
• Experience leading teams, driving best practice, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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