Post Contract – Estimating and Cost Management Associate Director

Turner & Townsend; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for an Associate Director for Estimating and Cost Management. This role involves overseeing cost assurance, collaborating with Trusts, and supporting project delivery within the New Hospital Programme. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, excellent Excel proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to healthcare improvements across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and management in project settings.
• Knowledge of policy implementation and compliance processes.
• Proficient in Excel with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheme cost assurance and understanding cost performance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for effective communication.
• Engage with Trusts and Contractors for cost management.
• Support business case reviews and project reporting.
• Contribute to change control assessments.
• Ensure adherence to cost management policies.

Skills

Team leadership and management experience

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Excellent Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Post Contract – Estimating and Cost Management Associate Director

We have been appointed by NHS England as the Programme Delivery Partner for the New Hospital Programme (NHP). The NHP was launched in October 2020 and aims to build and refurbish hospitals across the UK, improving access to modern healthcare. Following a strategic review in September 2024, the government has rebalanced hospital schemes with secured funding in five‑year waves.

Job Description

As part of the next phase of mobilisation, we are recruiting an Associate Director to support the Director of the post‑contract estimating & cost management team. The role is dedicated to maintaining the approved cost baseline, assessing change costs, resolving commercial matters, reviewing risks, and verifying data.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheme cost assurance and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of cost performance
• Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Engage with Trusts, their Cost Consultants and Contractors to build and maintain robust cost management and reporting
• Support business case review, including input to NHP governance
• Support Delivery Project Leads in the verification of scheme cost status and reporting
• Contribute to change control, including the cost assessment of changes
• Support Trusts in the adoption and adherence to NHP cost management requirements and policies

Qualifications

• Team leadership and management experience
• Policy implementation and compliance knowledge
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Additional Information

All application information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

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