Senior Cost Manager

Overview A leading global design, engineering and project management organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join its growing Cost Management team within a regional Project Controls practice. Working across major energy and infrastructure programmes, the role combines hands-on cost management with project leadership, client engagement, team development and business growth. The Role & Key Responsibilities * Deliver high-quality Cost Management services across complex energy and infrastructure projects and programmes. * Monitor, analyse, forecast and control project costs against agreed budgets and targets. * Develop and maintain Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). * Apply appropriate methods of measurement, including RMM, NRM or equivalent standards. * Develop and interpret project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) and other performance techniques. * Use and support Cost Management systems and tools including Power BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek and EcoSys. * Work closely with planning, scheduling, risk, engineering and wider Project Controls teams. * Identify efficiencies and challenge project and engineering teams to achieve cost-effective solutions. * Take responsibility, with minimal supervision, for successful delivery of projects and portfolios. * Provide technical guidance and advice to project teams and stakeholders. * Build strong, long-term relationships with clients, colleagues and industry partners. * Support key account management, client development and business development activities. * Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and develop new business. * Lead and chair project and client meetings where required. * Maintain strong commercial, contractual, quality assurance and technical standards. * Support the continued development of the organisation's Cost Management strategy and capability. * Contribute to technical excellence, innovation, benchmarking and digital transformation. * Manage, mentor and develop Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers. * Promote knowledge sharing, professional development and a positive team culture. Experience & Skills * Significant experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, commercial management or a related discipline. * Strong experience working on major energy and/or infrastructure projects and programmes. * Proven experience delivering projects within a consultancy environment. * Strong knowledge of project cost monitoring, forecasting, analysis and control. * Experience with CBS, WBS, EVM and recognised methods of measurement. * Knowledge of standard forms of contract including NEC, FIDIC and/or IChemE. * Strong commercial and financial understanding of the construction and infrastructure sectors. * Experience managing or supervising teams and developing junior professionals. * Strong stakeholder management, communication and client-facing skills. * Degree in Quantity Surveying, construction, commercial, finance or a related discipline; professional membership/chartership such as RICS, ICE, AACE, CaSA or equivalent is preferred

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