Cost Manager

Information Commissioner's Office

Cost Control Manager managing financial performance in Supply Maintenance Delivery at Anglian Water. Playing a pivotal role by ensuring compliance and robust financial management across the program.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timePeterborough • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £49,000 - £56,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report on commercial and contractual performance to stakeholders
Ensure accurate cost capture and allocation
Maintain GDPR-compliant contract records and systems
Drive improvements by challenging and refining commercial processes
Produce and assess cost estimates
Ensure commercial compliance and accurate cash flow forecasting
Manage liabilities, accruals, and account reconciliations
Oversee timely payments to the supply chain
Uphold consistency in commercial procedures and documentation
Support and develop your team to deliver with confidence and competence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts and construction law
Proven experience in a complex matrix team environment
Professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE) (desirable)
Relevant degree in construction or commercial management (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care including physiotherapy
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
Life assurance at 8 times salary
Double-matched pension scheme
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary
Paid time off if you’re physically or mentally unwell
An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost capturecost allocationcash flow forecastingliabilities managementaccruals managementaccount reconciliationscost estimatescommercial complianceGDPR complianceNEC3 contracts

Soft Skills

stakeholder reportingprocess improvementteam developmentconfidencecompetencecommercial procedures consistencydocumentation managementcommunicationorganizational skillsleadership

Certifications

RICSCIOBICE