Cost Manager-NEC-Construction-London

SmartSourcing Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction is seeking a Cost Manager with experience in programme and project cost management to lead the cost function for a major programme. The position requires demonstrable skills in cost management processes and systems, as well as proficiency in CostX and Microsoft Office tools. This is a hybrid role with on-site attendance required 2 to 3 days a week in London, offering a competitive rate for a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in programme and project cost management in engineering or construction.
• Ability to communicate complex cost information clearly.
• Experience working with NEC contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the cost function for a high-profile construction programme.
• Own the programme cost baseline and maintain alignment.
• Manage requests for variance analysis against business cases.

Skills

Programme and project cost management experience

Knowledge of cost management processes

Ability to communicate cost information

Working knowledge of cost management systems

Proficient in CostX software

Proficient in Microsoft Office packages

Experience with NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Project Management, Construction or Engineering

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cost Manager, Cost Management Specialist from a Construction or Engineering background with NEC experience, is required by our client based in London.

6 month initial contract -Please quote daily rates:(umbrella company)

Hybrid working-2 to 3 days a week on site

To lead, operate and manage the Cost function for a large scale, high profile construction programme.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of programme and project cost management in engineering or construction industry
• Knowledge of cost management processes and procedures
• Ability to communicate cost information to peers, managers, client in a way that is understood by all, especially those with limited knowledge of project controls
• Working knowledge of relevant project/programme cost management systems
• Qualified to degree level in Project Management, Construction or Engineering or relevant experience
• Proficient in CostX software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience working with NEC contracts

Desirable

• Membership of the Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute or similar

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for cost information, insight, and advice for the programme, ensuring professional relationships are developed and maintained with the programme team, supply chain and other Projects.
• Own the programme cost baseline and maintain alignment across its associated components of requirements, scope, risk, schedule, and assumptions.
• Manage requests for information and analysis such as variance analysis against business case and programme baselines
• Manage baseline cost models and alignment with other Parliamentary projects.
• Manage the assurance of all cost data provided to the programme and providing support to quality and assurance team.
• Maintain a fully co-ordinated and compliant cost model for the programme.
• Develop costed packages of work that align with Final Business Case or other governance arrangements and responsible for inputs and support finance team in medium term planning
• Manage the interface between the programme cost and procurement of future partners and the delivery strategy.
• Maintain suitable procedures for effective cost management on the programme, developing an approach suitable for the effective delivery of a major programme.
• Act as subject matter expert, defining reporting requirements for future partners to support programme cost management
• Ensure integrated working with Programme Definition Team to achieve alignment with the Task Briefs from the Client Team.