Cost Manager - Water

Scheme Cost Manager/ Cost Engineer - Water (based in Leeds)

Contract role - Inside or Outside of IR35

£400 to £450 pay per day

Start date 1st of May 2026

Contract length - 12 months

Overview of the Alliance

The Alliance brings together collective expertise from the marketplace and from within Yorkshire Water to deliver an ambitious, collaborative enterprise; it is an opportunity to play a significant part in creating cleaner and healthier rivers, establishing a thriving Yorkshire for future generations.

Our Vision

Thinking differently, delivering sustainably - transforming Yorkshire's water environment for future generations

Our Mission

A united Alliance, leveraging innovation and collaboration to deliver sustainable solutions that protect Yorkshire's water environment for generations to come

Job overview and purpose

Reporting to the Programme Commercial Manager, the Alliance Scheme Cost Manager takes the lead on the monthly commercial reporting cycle for their respective Schemes (Batches). Administering the Alliance change control process and supporting the Alliance Manager in assuring the monthly payment applications.

Areas of Responsibility

• Collation of Partner & Client forecast submissions ensuring necessary commentary has been provided against monthly, yearly and outturn spend accuracy
• Review and analysis of the overall position of their respective schemes, understanding the progress, change and movements.
• Review and analysis of forecasts submitted by Partners on a scheme to ensure they correspond with the latest Scheme programme
• Check cost allocation at a scheme level to ensure costs are allocated correctly within the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
• Revising baselines when change is incurred in accordance with governance approvals
• Develop and administer Alliance change control process
• Assessing Alliance Partner Compensation Event Quotations
• Assure Partner / Alliance estimates at key stages of governance process
• Support the Alliance Manager during monthly assurance process

Technical competencies and experience Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working on major design and construction projects
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High level of Microsoft Excel competence
• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Hold relevant professional certifications, such as Quantity Surveying, Construction or Engineering

Desirable

• Commercial experience with the delivery of infrastructure projects
• Experience working in an Alliance environment
• Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES) preferred

Behavioural competencies

• Prioritises safety in all actions and decisions, ensuring a safe working environment for their team. Fosters a culture of open communication about safety.
• Demonstrates flexibility and able to adjust their approach to meet new challenges and opportunities as the alliance develops.
• Proactively identifies and addresses issues, and able to be creative in developing effective solutions. Demonstrates resilience in overcoming obstacles and maintaining project momentum.
• Inspires and motivates team members, providing clear direction and support. Leads by example.
• Demonstrates honesty and transparency, building trust and credibility with members of the alliance and beyond.
• Takes full accountability for delivering results and driving progress towards alliance commitments and objectives.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.