Senior Cost Manager / Associate Director - Cost Management

Lead and develop the Cost Management team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management to ensure delivery excellenceServe as Lead Cost Manager for significant and complex new build projects, independently managing client relationships and project deliveryDevelop comprehensive cost strategies including rough order for magnitude, cost plans, comparative design studies, life cycle costing analysis, turnover/cash flow projections, and cost control frameworks during pre-contract periodOversee tendering and procurement processes, including managing pre-qualification stages, developing tender strategies, analyzing submissions, producing detailed tender reports, and finalizing contractual documentsImplement robust post-contract cost management systems, including variance analysis, change control processes, and commercial risk mitigation strategiesDirect the cost checking and valuation processes for large-scale projects, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and forecastingContribute to business development activities including bid leadership, proposal preparation, and client presentationsDrive continuous improvement of cost management procedures, templates, and methodologies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiencyEstablish knowledge management practices within the team, ensuring insights and learning from projects are systematically captured and leveragedCollaborate with senior leadership to implement strategic business objectives and identify growth opportunities