7 Cost Management jobs in the United Kingdom
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Cost Management Consultant
Posted 545 days ago
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Cost Management Consultant
Practice: P3M
Location: Bristol Area/Hybrid, with travel to client sites
Salary: £40,000 - £5,000pa, plus benefits package
Contract: Full-time
Apply: ASAP, and no later than 17th May 2023
*Please be aware that all offers of employment will be subject to a UK Security Clearance check. To gain this you ordinarily need at least 6 years’ UK residency*
Overview
Decision Analysis Services Ltd (DAS), one of the UK’s leading consultancies for critical national infrastructure, is hiring for an experienced Cost Management Consultant. We have responsibilities on a range of Energy, Defence and Government contracts, and there is ample opportunity for you to make your mark delivering effective and enduring solutions for clients as a consultant. Apply to DAS if you want to work on varied projects within a growing business that values your development, where no two days are alike, and where you’ll have a tangible impact on critical infrastructure in the UK.
About you
You are a Cost Management professional, and are comfortable working directly with clients within project teams. You have applied cost management and consultancy skills in a previous role, and can confidently:
- Apply best-practice principles to Cost Management tasks
- Apply systems thinking to scenarios and project options
- Explain the requirements of, and output from, Cost Models
- Estimate and set budgets allowing for uncertainty and risk
- Manage financial data including monitoring, forecasting and reporting
- Identify opportunities and problems while developing enduring solutions
- Challenge, in a constructive way, those around you
- Collaborate effectively with a wider team and support their training
We anticipate candidates to have working knowledge of Cost Management standards, such as HM Treasury Green Book, and an awareness of project and risk management principles. You may have achieved project management-related qualifications. Degree-level education is beneficial but not essential.
Don’t meet all of the job requirements, but like the sound of us and the projects we work on? Get in touch anyway – we are always keen to hear from talented, solutions-led individuals at all career stages and might have the perfect role for you.
Requirements
As a management consultancy, we have six core behaviours that we expect from our team. DAS consultants are:
Excellent communicators , proficient within their domain and able to deliver exceptional work to DAS clients
Critical Friends , helping clients and their teams through bottlenecks and uncomfortable truths by constructively challenging the status quo
Flexible and adaptable , responsive to evolving project demands and priorities and supporting their team for the whole journey
Astute and attentive to clients’ needs , showing business development skills and identifying opportunities to improve our clients' effectiveness and efficiency
Influential experts , competently working with senior stakeholders on a regular basis and valuing quality analysis and data-led recommendations
Lifelong learners, keen to grow their expertise and proactively seeking development opportunities, particularly in pursuit of widening their professional skills base
About us
Established in 2007, DAS is an independent engineering and management consultancy operating in the Energy, Government and Defence sectors in the UK, North America, Europe, Japan, South Africa and Australasia. Our specialism is bridging the gap between strategy and operations in the fields of programme management, complex systems engineering, digital consultancy, data analytics, and asset optimisation.
Our clients value the quality of our work because all DAS consultants take the time to deeply understand the holistic operating context for every project. Wholly Independent of third parties, our analysis is not influenced by outside interests and puts the clients’ needs first. Read more about us and our projects here .
Benefits
£40,000 – 55,0 FTE, dependent on skills and experience
Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dental
Death-in-service and income protection schemes
25 days holiday plus UK
Associate Director - Cost Management
Posted 1 day ago
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Associate Director - Cost Management
London (Farringdon)
An ambitious and expanding consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in a growing business.
You'll be involved in both pre- and post-contract cost management on a range of exciting projects, from private developments to public sector schemes, with values ranging from 1m to 350m.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction & Cost Planning
- Prepare detailed cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates.
- Provide early-stage cost advice to guide design and planning decisions.
Tendering & Procurement
- Manage the procurement process for contractors and suppliers, from tender to award.
- Negotiate robust contract terms to manage risk and deliver value for money.
- Maintain procurement schedules in line with project timelines.
Contract Administration & Commercial Control
- Administer JCT or bespoke residential contracts.
- Monitor budgets, produce financial reports, and manage change control.
- Work closely with project managers and site teams on valuations and payments.
Project Oversight & Delivery
- Oversee the commercial delivery of multiple projects to meet financial targets.
- Monitor performance against cost plans and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
- Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to senior stakeholders and clients.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the key commercial contact for clients, providing strategic cost advice.
- Attend client meetings, offering input on design, procurement, and delivery strategies.
- Manage relationships with developers, funders, and external consultants.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior members of the cost management team.
- Foster a collaborative, proactive team culture.
- Review outputs for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
Business Support & Growth
- Support strategic business planning and performance reviews.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiencies, and process improvements.
- Contribute to business development, bids, and client presentations.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and health & safety regulations.
- Promote sustainability and environmental best practices.
Requirements
- Quantity Surveying degree and MRICS status.
- Minimum 5 years' post-RICS experience in a similar role.
- Strong track record in residential projects (highly desirable).
- Consultancy background with experience across multiple sectors.
- Skilled in Value Engineering, Risk Management, and JCT contracts.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and business development skills.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
- Private health insurance and life assurance.
- Group pension scheme.
- EV and cycle-to-work schemes.
- 25 days holiday plus
Associate Director - Cost Management
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Associate Director - Cost Management
London (Farringdon)
An ambitious and expanding consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in a growing business.
You'll be involved in both pre- and post-contract cost management on a range of exciting projects, from private developments to public sector schemes, with values ranging from 1m to 350m.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction & Cost Planning
- Prepare detailed cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates.
- Provide early-stage cost advice to guide design and planning decisions.
Tendering & Procurement
- Manage the procurement process for contractors and suppliers, from tender to award.
- Negotiate robust contract terms to manage risk and deliver value for money.
- Maintain procurement schedules in line with project timelines.
Contract Administration & Commercial Control
- Administer JCT or bespoke residential contracts.
- Monitor budgets, produce financial reports, and manage change control.
- Work closely with project managers and site teams on valuations and payments.
Project Oversight & Delivery
- Oversee the commercial delivery of multiple projects to meet financial targets.
- Monitor performance against cost plans and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
- Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to senior stakeholders and clients.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the key commercial contact for clients, providing strategic cost advice.
- Attend client meetings, offering input on design, procurement, and delivery strategies.
- Manage relationships with developers, funders, and external consultants.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior members of the cost management team.
- Foster a collaborative, proactive team culture.
- Review outputs for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
Business Support & Growth
- Support strategic business planning and performance reviews.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiencies, and process improvements.
- Contribute to business development, bids, and client presentations.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and health & safety regulations.
- Promote sustainability and environmental best practices.
Requirements
- Quantity Surveying degree and MRICS status.
- Minimum 5 years' post-RICS experience in a similar role.
- Strong track record in residential projects (highly desirable).
- Consultancy background with experience across multiple sectors.
- Skilled in Value Engineering, Risk Management, and JCT contracts.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and business development skills.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
- Private health insurance and life assurance.
- Group pension scheme.
- EV and cycle-to-work schemes.
- 25 days holiday plus
Associate Director - Cost Management | Retail & Hospitality
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Associate Director - Cost Management | Retail & Hospitality Construction Projects
Yorkshire (hybrid)
Competitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits package
Full-time | Permanent
Our client, a globally respected and independent real estate and infrastructure consultancy, is seeking an Associate Director level cost management professional with experience in the retail or hospitality sectors to join their thriving Yorkshire-based team.
This opportunity sits within a high-growth area of the business, led by a newly appointed and highly connected Director of Retail. Acting as their number two, you will play a pivotal role in driving the delivery of new store roll-outs and refurbishment programmes for a leading household name in retail, with the opportunity to branch into hospitality and other retail markets as the business continues to scale.
With a strong presence across the UK and major investment supporting ambitious programmes, this is a career-defining role for an ambitious cost management professional looking to make a real impact.
The role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director to step into a visible leadership role, supporting and deputising for the Director of Retail across a growing portfolio of exciting projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading cost and commercial management services across a range of retail and hospitality projects, including new store openings and major refurbishment programmes.
- Acting as the go-to for project delivery, ensuring best-in-class service in areas such as cost planning, commercial management, procurement, contract management and commercial performance.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Supporting business development, helping to grow this fast-expanding revenue stream and identify new opportunities within retail and hospitality.
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members, helping to shape their careers and strengthen the cost management offering.
About you
You will be an experienced Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor with a solid track record in at least one of the following sectors: retail, hospitality, commercial office fit-out or leisure. This role would suit someone currently at Senior or Associate level in a consultancy who is ready to step up, or an individual working client-side who is looking to broaden their exposure by working with multiple clients on major schemes.
As much of the work is post contract, the client is also open to candidates from a contractor background who are keen to move into consultancy, ideally with experience of store roll outs, refurbishments or large scale fit-out programmes.
Whether your background is consultancy, contractor, or client-side, you will bring a proactive and commercially focused approach. This is a leadership position that will see you take responsibility for delivery, enabling the Director to concentrate on external growth and building new client relationships as the team expands.
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong track record of delivering cost management/QS services in retail, hospitality, commercial office fit-out or leisure sectors.
- Ideally a chartered professional with the RICS, or willing to work towards.
- Excellent organisational and client-facing skills, with the ability to influence and build confidence at senior level.
- Clear leadership capability, with the confidence to deputise for a Director and take ownership of client relationships.
What’s on offer
Our client is dedicated to supporting your career and wellbeing. They champion a healthy, inclusive and flexible working environment that supports both professional success and a positive work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary, plus car allowance and annual bonus.
- Clear pathways for progression and development
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Substantial investment in training, CPD and leadership development.
- Collaborative, inclusive and forward-looking team culture.
- The opportunity to play a key role in one of the fastest-growing areas of the business, delivering high-profile retail and hospitality projects across the UK.
For more information and confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones on
Cost Management Coordinator - FTC,Fleet Physical Supply Chain
Posted 3 days ago
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The Fleet team within Amazon Logistics (last mile delivery operations) is looking for an Cost Management Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract - FTC) to support with Amazon fleet programs (branded and short term rentals) cost validation process and execution in Europe. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. One experience that weu2019re constantly improving is how we fulfill and deliver orders right to the customer's doorstep. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small are delivered where and when they need them, as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best in class delivery experiences through the introduction of innovative new products and services in the Last Mile Delivery space. Fleet is a highly visible program, both internally and externally (with our customers alongside a variety of stakeholders: suppliers, delivery service providers - DSP, local authorities). This is an interesting opportunity to have a key role in the rapidly growing Amazon Logistics organization.
Key job responsibilities
The Cost Management Coordinator will be owning the recurring and non recurring charges for the new and idle Amazon branded fleet in Europe, together with the costs of short term rental fleets deployed for High Volume Events. This role is critical to ensure policy compliance, timely vendor payments and budget utilization. The new joiner shall support i) Accelerated cost processing; ii) Stronger vendor relationships and engagement; iii) Enhanced validation accuracy; iv) Broader stakeholder support; and v) Standardized workflows. The new joiner shall be able to interact with a diverse set of internal teams (finance, planning, central operations) and external providers (fleet management companies, rental suppliers). Weekly, this position will coordinate closely with our IN-Central Ops. team to resolve invoice discrepancies, lead validation calls with suppliers and ensure SLA compliance. Additional duties include supporting PO modifications and closures, monitoring Coupa ticket resolution (e.g., SIM cases), standardizing cost templates, and checking rate card updates between supplier and Amazon to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.
A day in the life
The primary tasks for the Inventory Cost Controller encompass the following:
Review and validate FMC monthly cost submissions from Central Operations team (idle and pre-deployment categories) across all the countries.
Open the Rental purchase orders
Coordinate with Central Operations team on cost discrepancies, ensuring timely escalation resolution and minimal back-and-forth.
Lead the rental invoice validation Weekly Business Review to manage the rental supplieru2019s escalations
Manually input Pre-Approval Spend (PAS) data into systems, applying accurate financial codes and resolving submission blockers.
Track and update Actuals vs. PAS monthly data, analyze deviations, and prepare Finance review inputs.
Monitor and follow up on purchase order creation, modifications, and closure workflows with suppliers
Support on weekly/biweekly calls with suppliers to ensure purchase order status alignment and cost submission verification.
Track approval chain finalization and Coupa system validations, including appropriate ticket follow-up and issue resolution.
Manage monthly approval creation and uploads, ensuring SLA compliance and accuracy in documentation.
Collaborate with FMCs to gather updated rate cards and structure them for idle/pre-deployment cost validation.
Standardize cost templates and optimize processes to reduce manual work and improve reporting efficiency.
About the team
The Fleet Delivery and Redeployment team belongs to the Fleet Procurement and Capacity vertical within EU Global Fleet & Products (GFP). We are responsible for the physical supply chain of all fleet programs (branded vans & cargo bikes, rentals). Our north star is to build a lean and unified supply chain for fleet programs, with end-to-end ownership of the fleet inventory.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher.
Solid experience handling complex programs. Ideally in supply chain / inventory management / cost control.
Experience in aggregating information and communicating effectively to internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable with communicating and liaising with senior leadership
Fluent written and verbal english
Preferred Qualifications
Master degree
A history of teamwork and willingness to roll up oneu2019s sleeves to get the job done.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and
Cost Management Coordinator - FTC,Fleet Physical Supply Chain
Posted 3 days ago
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The Fleet team within Amazon Logistics (last mile delivery operations) is looking for an Cost Management Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract - FTC) to support with Amazon fleet programs (branded and short term rentals) cost validation process and execution in Europe. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. One experience that weu2019re constantly improving is how we fulfill and deliver orders right to the customer's doorstep. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small are delivered where and when they need them, as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best in class delivery experiences through the introduction of innovative new products and services in the Last Mile Delivery space. Fleet is a highly visible program, both internally and externally (with our customers alongside a variety of stakeholders: suppliers, delivery service providers - DSP, local authorities). This is an interesting opportunity to have a key role in the rapidly growing Amazon Logistics organization.
Key job responsibilities
The Cost Management Coordinator will be owning the recurring and non recurring charges for the new and idle Amazon branded fleet in Europe, together with the costs of short term rental fleets deployed for High Volume Events. This role is critical to ensure policy compliance, timely vendor payments and budget utilization. The new joiner shall support i) Accelerated cost processing; ii) Stronger vendor relationships and engagement; iii) Enhanced validation accuracy; iv) Broader stakeholder support; and v) Standardized workflows. The new joiner shall be able to interact with a diverse set of internal teams (finance, planning, central operations) and external providers (fleet management companies, rental suppliers). Weekly, this position will coordinate closely with our IN-Central Ops. team to resolve invoice discrepancies, lead validation calls with suppliers and ensure SLA compliance. Additional duties include supporting PO modifications and closures, monitoring Coupa ticket resolution (e.g., SIM cases), standardizing cost templates, and checking rate card updates between supplier and Amazon to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.
A day in the life
The primary tasks for the Inventory Cost Controller encompass the following:
Review and validate FMC monthly cost submissions from Central Operations team (idle and pre-deployment categories) across all the countries.
Open the Rental purchase orders
Coordinate with Central Operations team on cost discrepancies, ensuring timely escalation resolution and minimal back-and-forth.
Lead the rental invoice validation Weekly Business Review to manage the rental supplieru2019s escalations
Manually input Pre-Approval Spend (PAS) data into systems, applying accurate financial codes and resolving submission blockers.
Track and update Actuals vs. PAS monthly data, analyze deviations, and prepare Finance review inputs.
Monitor and follow up on purchase order creation, modifications, and closure workflows with suppliers
Support on weekly/biweekly calls with suppliers to ensure purchase order status alignment and cost submission verification.
Track approval chain finalization and Coupa system validations, including appropriate ticket follow-up and issue resolution.
Manage monthly approval creation and uploads, ensuring SLA compliance and accuracy in documentation.
Collaborate with FMCs to gather updated rate cards and structure them for idle/pre-deployment cost validation.
Standardize cost templates and optimize processes to reduce manual work and improve reporting efficiency.
About the team
The Fleet Delivery and Redeployment team belongs to the Fleet Procurement and Capacity vertical within EU Global Fleet & Products (GFP). We are responsible for the physical supply chain of all fleet programs (branded vans & cargo bikes, rentals). Our north star is to build a lean and unified supply chain for fleet programs, with end-to-end ownership of the fleet inventory.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher.
Solid experience handling complex programs. Ideally in supply chain / inventory management / cost control.
Experience in aggregating information and communicating effectively to internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable with communicating and liaising with senior leadership
Fluent written and verbal english
Preferred Qualifications
Master degree
A history of teamwork and willingness to roll up oneu2019s sleeves to get the job done.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and
Cost Management Coordinator - FTC, Fleet Physical Supply Chain
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
The Fleet team within Amazon Logistics (last mile delivery operations) is looking for an Cost Management Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract - FTC) to support with Amazon fleet programs (branded and short term rentals) cost validation process and execution in Europe. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. One experience that we're constantly improving is how we fulfill and deliver orders right to the customer's doorstep. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of all our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small are delivered where and when they need them, as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, Amazon is continually striving to innovate and provide best in class delivery experiences through the introduction of innovative new products and services in the Last Mile Delivery space. Fleet is a highly visible program, both internally and externally (with our customers alongside a variety of stakeholders: suppliers, delivery service providers - DSP, local authorities). This is an interesting opportunity to have a key role in the rapidly growing Amazon Logistics organization.
Key job responsibilities
The Cost Management Coordinator will be owning the recurring and non recurring charges for the new and idle Amazon branded fleet in Europe, together with the costs of short term rental fleets deployed for High Volume Events. This role is critical to ensure policy compliance, timely vendor payments and budget utilization. The new joiner shall support i) Accelerated cost processing; ii) Stronger vendor relationships and engagement; iii) Enhanced validation accuracy; iv) Broader stakeholder support; and v) Standardized workflows. The new joiner shall be able to interact with a diverse set of internal teams (finance, planning, central operations) and external providers (fleet management companies, rental suppliers). Weekly, this position will coordinate closely with our IN-Central Ops. team to resolve invoice discrepancies, lead validation calls with suppliers and ensure SLA compliance. Additional duties include supporting PO modifications and closures, monitoring Coupa ticket resolution (e.g., SIM cases), standardizing cost templates, and checking rate card updates between supplier and Amazon to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.
A day in the life
The primary tasks for the Inventory Cost Controller encompass the following:
- Review and validate FMC monthly cost submissions from Central Operations team (idle and pre-deployment categories) across all the countries.
- Open the Rental purchase orders
- Coordinate with Central Operations team on cost discrepancies, ensuring timely escalation resolution and minimal back-and-forth.
- Lead the rental invoice validation Weekly Business Review to manage the rental supplier's escalations
- Manually input Pre-Approval Spend (PAS) data into systems, applying accurate financial codes and resolving submission blockers.
- Track and update Actuals vs. PAS monthly data, analyze deviations, and prepare Finance review inputs.
- Monitor and follow up on purchase order creation, modifications, and closure workflows with suppliers
- Support on weekly/biweekly calls with suppliers to ensure purchase order status alignment and cost submission verification.
- Track approval chain finalization and Coupa system validations, including appropriate ticket follow-up and issue resolution.
- Manage monthly approval creation and uploads, ensuring SLA compliance and accuracy in documentation.
- Collaborate with FMCs to gather updated rate cards and structure them for idle/pre-deployment cost validation.
- Standardize cost templates and optimize processes to reduce manual work and improve reporting efficiency.
About the team
The Fleet Delivery and Redeployment team belongs to the Fleet Procurement and Capacity vertical within EU Global Fleet & Products (GFP). We are responsible for the physical supply chain of all fleet programs (branded vans & cargo bikes, rentals). Our north star is to build a lean and unified supply chain for fleet programs, with end-to-end ownership of the fleet inventory.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Solid experience handling complex programs. Ideally in supply chain / inventory management / cost control.
- Experience in aggregating information and communicating effectively to internal and external stakeholders. - Comfortable with communicating and liaising with senior leadership
- Fluent written and verbal english
Preferred Qualifications
- Master degree
- A history of teamwork and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and
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