Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead

Position: Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead

Location: Hybrid with 2-3 office days in London

Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead to join a dynamic, award-winning team. This role will support one of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes in the UK today, helping to establish a structured approach to improving cost performance, identifying value opportunities and supporting more efficient delivery across a major programme environment.

As a Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead, you’ll play a key role within a nationally significant infrastructure programme that will shape the UK’s long-term energy landscape. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement and embed a structured cost improvement framework, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to identify, quantify and realise opportunities across the project lifecycle.

About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries.

Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What’s in it for you?

· At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.

· If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast.

· We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas.

· Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference.

· We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

You'll

· Lead the development and implementation of a structured cost improvement framework across the Programme.

· Establish procedures, processes, tools, reporting and training to support consistent delivery of cost improvement activity.

· Work closely with Project Controls, Delivery, Finance, HR and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment with existing processes.

· Facilitate cost improvement workshops and reviews with multidisciplinary teams.

· Identify, quantify, track and report potential and realised cost efficiencies, value opportunities and avoided cost impacts across the programme lifecycle.

About You

Essential

· Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as finance, engineering, project management or construction.

· Proven experience implementing processes and systems on large, complex infrastructure projects.

· Strong understanding of Project Controls and cost management principles.

· Experience facilitating workshops and working with multidisciplinary teams.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Delivery-focused and solutions-driven mindset.

Desirable skill:

· Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement experience.

· Experience within Project Controls assurance activities.

· Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.

· Professional membership such as AACE, APM or PMI.

· Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments.

At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that have the same beliefs as we do! You can find out more about us here:

Requirements and Location:

· Full right to work in the UK

· Hybrid with 2-3 office days in London

Salary & Benefits

· 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

· Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)

· Life Assurance (x4 Salary)

· Pension: employers' contribution of 4%

· Company and personal performance-based bonus

· Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Long Service Leave

· Training and professional development

· Regular social events

· Perkbox – employee experience platform

➡️ Next Steps

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. As we receive many applications to our roles, please include a short summary explaining why you want to join us and what you think you can bring to the team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.