Cost Manager

Soben Contract & Commercial; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Cost Manager to join their team in a remote capacity. The role includes responsibilities such as providing quantity surveying support, managing client interactions, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate should have a Quantity Surveying degree with at least 2 years of experience in estimating and change management. The firm values career development and offers a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Market-leading pay and conditions

Flexible schedules

Ongoing training and personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Experience in estimating, cost and change management.
• Ability to manage client-facing interactions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post contract quantity surveying support.
• Manage client interactions and maintain strong relationships.
• Prepare and present cost reports for project tracking.

Skills

Estimating

Cost Management

Change Management

Contract Administration

Communication

Client Management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Cost Manager

Department: EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote, United Kingdom

Description

Join Soben at a Pivotal Moment

Soben is an award‑winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for growth. Since launching in 2011, we’ve built a reputation for technical excellence, client focus, and delivery certainty. Now, we’re entering a transformative new chapter.

In March 2025, Soben became part of Accenture’s Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice, within its Industry X division. This strategic acquisition combines our deep expertise in cost and commercial management with Accenture’s global scale and digital innovation.

For our team, this unlocks a wealth of opportunity:

• Access to world‑class resources and technology, enhancing how we deliver capital projectsli>
• Involvement in high‑profile programmes across sectors such as data centres, energy, and pharmaceuticals
• Career development at scale, with exposure to international clients and cutting‑edge project environments
• A platform for innovation, as we continue to challenge traditional consultancy models and lead digital transformation.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Cost Manager to join our growing team in. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.

Key Responsibilities

Provide the necessary pre and post contract quantity surveying / commercial support on a range of one‑off projects and programmes of work. We are looking for a candidate with experience in estimating, cost and change management, contract administration and payment and expenditure management.

• Manage client‑facing interactions to ensure clear communication and maintain strong relationships.
• Prepare and present cost reports, providing accurate financial insights for project tracking and decision‑making.
• Conduct monthly evaluations to assess project progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and managing contract deliverables.
• Handle change management processes, including evaluating change requests, negotiating terms, and updating project documentation

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are looking for candidates who have experience in estimating, cost and change management, contract administration and preparation of BOQ’s. To be considered for this role, the individual should have

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Professional qualifications – Bachelor of Science

Benefits

We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.

We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.

Grow with us

Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long‑term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects

What you’ll get in return

Soben’s start‑up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast‑paced dynamic organization. As well as market‑leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work‑life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life.

Our Leadership Principles

• We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small
• We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it
• We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen
• We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended”
• We have a business owner mentality to cost management
• We are open, honest, and direct in our communications
• We have a growth mindset
• We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term.

About us

Soben is an award‑winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for growth. Since launching in 2011, we’ve built a reputation for technical excellence, client focus, and delivery certainty. Now, we’re entering a transformative new chapter.

If you’re ready to play a key role in delivering exceptional consultancy services across the EMEA region, and want to grow your career in a supportive, dynamic, and high‑impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.