Senior Cost Manager
Edf Uk
London, United Kingdom
•14 hours ago
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About
- Job Description
- Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
- Senior Cost Manager
- Location: Based in London on a hybrid basis with travel to Suffolk as required.
- Contract: Permanent, full-time.
- Salary: Competitive dependant on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include
- Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
- Bonus: 5% annual bonus.
- Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
- Closing Date: Thursday 5th March 2026.
- Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects.
- About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Cost Manager to join the Sizewell C project team. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading cost management activities across major contracts and work packages within a complex, multi-billion-pound infrastructure environment.
- You will work closely with project controls, commercial, procurement, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure robust cost planning, forecasting, reporting, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
- About You
- Significant experience in cost management within major infrastructure, nuclear, energy, or construction projects
- Proven track record managing large, complex contracts (£100m+)
- Expertise in cost forecasting, earned value management and risk analysis
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related discipline
- Why Join Us?
- Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
- Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Key Competencies
- Behavioural Competences
- Humility
- Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
- Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
- Positivity
- Positively challenge poor quality and performance
- Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
- Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward
- Respect
- Value the rules and environment in which we operate
- Give and receive feedback with respect
- Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
- Solidarity
- One team, working closely together and helping each other
- Empowered teams always looking forward.
- Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes
- Clarity
- Communicate clearly and consistently
- Promote collaboration and team alignment
- Clearer and faster decision making
- Drive simplification at all levels
- If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
- Shift Work?: No
- Career area: Sizewell C
- Primary Contractual Location: 25 Copthall Avenue
- Term of Employment: Permanent




