Role: Cost Manager REF 104404
Contract Length: Until end of Jan 2027
Location: Hybrid/Mansfield– at least 2 days a week in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £348 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Cost Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COST MANAGER
Cost Estimation & Budgeting
- Support programme and project managers to enable efficient planning and delivery.
- Collaborate with the EPDO Performance and Reporting Manager and Programme / Project managers to derive financial data and perform analysis and reviews, in support of business planning, funding proposals and audits as required.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, including budget variances and forecasts.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to assess contractual and financial implications.
- Support risk management by incorporating financial risk assessments.
- Develop financial tracking systems to optimise budget management.
- Undertake Bill of Quantities (BoQ)
Procurement & Contract Management:
- Support programme / project managers in procurement processes, including tendering, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations.
- Provide guidance on contractual terms, risks, and financial considerations.
- Oversee contract performance to ensure compliance with agreements and policies.
Cost Monitoring & Financial Reporting:
- Support project and programme managers in providing assurance in tracking expenditures to ensure budget alignment.
- Conduct financial analysis, risk assessments, and forecasting.
- Provide regular financial reports and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with funding requirements, regulations, and organisational commitments.
Risk & Value Management:
- Identify cost risks and opportunities within projects in collaboration with project / programme managers.
- Conduct assessments to optimise cost efficiency while meeting project objectives.
- Develop and implement contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder & Compliance Engagement:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure financial compliance with policies, frameworks, and regulatory standards.
- Engage with stakeholders to meet financial and reporting obligations.
If you are a Cost Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.