Cost Manager

Cira 41000k

Permanent

Peterborough Office / Hybrid working

Full time 37 hours a week

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your based location would be Thorpe Wood House in Peterborough.

Central Services is a newly formed team at Anglian Water dedicated to delivering safe professional collaborative and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support across the business. We play a vital role in helping the company achieve its strategic goals by providing a wide range of servicesfrom electrical and statutory compliance facilities and estate management to engineering project delivery and technical support. Our portfolio also includes fleet and logistics management plant services and an in-house engineering workshop that champions continuous learning and development. Collaboration and high standards are at the heart of everything we do.

Join our team and play a key role in supporting the financial and commercial performance of Capital Projects at Anglian Water.

Were looking for a commercially focused Cost Manager to help monitor and manage the performance of current and future programmes of work. This role involves working closely with key stakeholders to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed Key Performance Measures pricing schedules and contractual obligations. Youll contribute to financial planning and forecasting help identify and manage risks and opportunities and support accurate timely reporting.

Youll assist in preparing documentation for performance and commercial review meetings ensuring robust commercial assurance around supplier payments and contract compliance. Youll also support the delivery of project parcels ensuring adherence to Health & Safety standards while contributing to the effective management of contract variations asset data integrity and supplier performance monitoring.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact team helping to drive service excellence and commercial value across a diverse portfolio of capital works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Management
  Support the preparation management and oversight of contracts and estimates ensuring accuracy compliance and alignment with NEC3 contract and other framework standards. Collaborate closely with delivery teams to track actual costs produce live forecasts and analyse variances to drive commercial efficiency across capital projects.

• Financial Management
  Assist with budgeting forecasting and financial reporting for capital (and where appropriate operational) projects. Support accruals work order closures and ensure compliance with Purchase-to-Pay processes. Maintain accurate data in financial systems (SAP) and ensure supplier payments are processed in line with contractual terms.

• Performance Monitoring
  Track and report on contractor and programme performance against KPIs. Attend site meetings to support output validation and ensure timely delivery. Contribute to audits and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service delivery standards are consistently met or exceeded.

As a valued employee youll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care

• 26 days annual leave rising with length of service

• Flexible working

• Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

What does it take to be a Cost Manager

• Proven experience in a commercial or contract management role ideally within capital projects

• Strong understanding of commercial contracts including service level agreements pricing schedules and NEC forms of contract

• Familiarity with budgeting forecasting and financial reporting processes

• Experience working with capital finance and governance procedures

• High level of numeracy financial awareness and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel

• Knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes

• Experience engaging and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders

• Working knowledge of key systems such as SAP Power BI M2i and P2P processes

• Relevant Health & Safety awareness or qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying Finance or a related field ideally working towards professional membership (e.g. RICS CIOB ICE)

• Understanding of water supply and water recycling processes is advantageous

Why Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Anglian Water as a Cost Manager where youll play a vital role in delivering high-value capital projects that directly impact the environment and the communities we serve. Youll work at the heart of our commercial and delivery teams shaping how we manage budgets forecasts and supplier performance across a diverse and evolving project portfolio.

Youll gain hands-on experience with NEC contracts financial systems like SAP and industry-leading practiceswhile working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about collaboration sustainability and innovation.

At Anglian Water we offer more than just a job. Were committed to supporting your development recognising your contributions and helping you grow professionally. Youll benefit from a flexible inclusive culture with clear pathways for progressionand the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference every day.

Closing date: 30th June 2025

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