Cost Manager
Kent
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are seeking an ambitious Cost Manager to join our team on the National Grid Great Grid Partnership (GGP) framework. This is a highprofile, nationally significant energy infrastructure programme, playing a vital role in strengthening and futureproofing the UK’s electricity network.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of highprofile schemes within a supportive, highperforming environment that encourages professional development and career progression. You will contribute to one of the UK’s most important energy upgrades, helping to shape a resilient and futureready network.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial Team, ensuring smooth daytoday operations.
- Ensure accurate use of cost codes across all plant and material requisitions and purchase orders.
- Generate and maintain system accruals for material deliveries and plant hire in line with financial controls.
- Complete and administer weekly timesheets for waged resources, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Undertake general accounts administration duties, supporting wider finance and commercial functions.
- Effectively utilise accounts systems, supported by a sound understanding of purchase ledger processes.
- Produce accurate financial reports for both internal management use and external stakeholders.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Proven experience using accounts systems, with a strong understanding of purchase ledger processes.
- Previous experience working with COINS or similar construction/commercial finance systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong capability in Excel.
- Excellent planning, organisational, and timemanagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Able to work independently using own initiative, while also contributing positively as part of a collaborative team.
- Confident supporting multiple projects, sites, or operational areas simultaneously.
- Strong written communication skills, with an elevated level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and problemsolving ability.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining exacting standards and ensuring compliance with specifications and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to support project delivery and operational performance.
What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About the Energy Business Unit
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.