Quantity Surveyor - Project Monitoring

You will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry‑leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Cost Manager to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working. As Cost Manager, you will be a core member of the Programme Management Office. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely and high‑quality cost and performance information across the programme. Your focus will be on programme‑level cost control, forecasting and earned value analysis, supporting adherence to cost management policies and procedures. Working collaboratively with project teams, finance, commercial and project controls colleagues, you will support consistent cost management practices and provide insight against the project baseline. Driving cost performance reporting, including EAC, ETC, ACWP and earned value analysis Analysing programme cost data to identify trends and support informed decision‑making Ensuring accurate cost capture, accruals and contract cost performance in collaboration with finance and commercial teams Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional body Proven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 form of contract within civil engineering with either a consultancy or contractor Strong working knowledge of cost estimating, cost control, forecasting and cost analysis Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to present cost and performance data clearly to stakeholders Full UK driving licence. 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year ~ Company pension scheme ~ Life assurance ~ Private medical insurance ~ Flexible working ~ Mental health and wellbeing benefits ~ Fully covered accommodation and business mileage ~ Long-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancy ~ Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more. Please note - this consultancy does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk