Role Overview CCL Global is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support a major public-sector construction and remediation programme. This is a project-focused Cost Management position requiring strong Quantity Surveying, NEC contract and construction cost-estimating experience. We are looking for candidates from a construction/project delivery background. Location: Mansfield – Hybrid 2 days in office) Contract: 4 Months Inside IR35 Security Clearance: BPSS Key Responsibilities * Lead cost estimation for complex construction and operational projects. * Develop initial project estimates and maintain cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. * Analyse contractor tenders and assess whether submitted pricing represents appropriate value. * Monitor project costs against budgets, forecasts and agreed tolerances. * Develop monthly forecasts and compare these against contractor forecasts. * Assess NEC Compensation Events (CEs), Early Warnings and their potential cost impact. * Review and challenge Applications for Payment (AFP). * Work with Project and Risk Managers to ensure project risks are appropriately costed and optimism bias is applied. * Provide commercial and cost advice to Project Managers throughout project delivery. * Identify and analyse historic cost information from completed projects to support future estimates. * Identify emerging cost issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Essential Experience * Strong Cost Management and Quantity Surveying experience within construction projects. * Demonstrable experience of NEC contracts and project delivery. * Construction project estimating experience. * Experience analysing and challenging construction tender pricing. * Strong understanding of forecasting, cost control and contractor cost submissions. * Experience assessing Compensation Events, Early Warnings and Applications for Payment. * Ability to work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams and risk professionals