Cost Manager

Job Description

Cost Manager

Locations: Peterborough, Lincoln and Norwich

Contract: Permanent/Full time

Salary: circa £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.

Who are we?

Here within Anglian Water, we collaborate with a number of alliance partners to provide the best water and water recycling services across the region by maintaining our existing assets and undertaking new projects to safeguard future water supplies.

Playing a key part in our drive to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop are our Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance. Comprising of Anglian Water, Morrison Water Services, Barhale and Kier, the IOS Alliance work together to concentrate on solutions across the water recycling and clean water asset base.

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​​What will you be doing as our Cost Manager

The IOS Contract is a 5-year programme valued at approximately £444 million, delivering specialist water and water recycling projects. This role involves managing projects under the NEC3 contract suite, with a focus on Option E (Pre-Contract Planning) and Option A (Priced Contract with Activity Schedule).

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Leads & Programme Delivery teams to ensure robust management of contractual obligations and compliance with Anglian Water’s governance standards. The role is employed by Anglian Water and involves working in partnership with alliance partners Barhale, Kier, and M Group.

Role and Responsibilities:

You'll be at the heart of our project delivery, providing commercial insight and cost leadership across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and capital works. You will:

• Manage and control project costs from inception through to completion

• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and supply chain partners

• Identify risks and opportunities to improve value and efficiency

• Support procurement, contract management, and cost assurance activities

​​​What behaviours, skills and experience we are looking for

We’re seeking someone who combines strong commercial acumen with a collaborative mindset.

• Experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial roles

• Background in infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects

• Strong analytical and financial management skills

• Knowledge of contract frameworks (e.g., NEC)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• A relevant degree or professional membership

​​As a valued employee you’ll be entitled to:

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

• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay.

• Personal private health care

• Annual bonus scheme

• Up to 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

• Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme

• Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks

• Life Cover at 8x your salary

• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

If you think this is the next step in your career then please apply today.

Closing date: 8th May 2026

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