Senior Cost Intelligence Manager / Commercial Quantity Surveyor

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cost Intelligence Manager to establish and lead a cost intelligence function. The successful candidate will drive cost benchmarking and estimating, advising on cost efficiency strategies and influencing strategic planning. Additional responsibilities include transitioning cost intelligence services in-house and managing a cost library while challenging supply chain costs to improve efficiency. This pivotal role offers an opportunity to influence strategic decisions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a cost intelligence function within the organization.
• Drive cost benchmarking, estimating, and efficiency analysis.
• Advise on cost efficiency strategies and influence strategic planning.

Job description

Senior Cost Intelligence Manager / Commercial Quantity Surveyor

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Key Purpose

The Senior Cost Intelligence Manager is responsible for establishing and leading a cost intelligence function within the organisation. This role will drive cost benchmarking, estimating, and efficiency analysis, identifying opportunities for improvement and challenging supply chain costs. The position involves advising Directors and the Investment Committee on cost efficiency strategies and influencing strategic planning, particularly for regulatory submissions such as PR24 and PR29.

The role will also oversee the transition from an outsourced cost intelligence service to an in‑house model over a three‑year period, achieving a 70 / 30 in‑house / outsourced ratio. This includes developing team requirements, securing business case approval, recruiting and mobilising the team, and managing contractor exit. In business‑as‑usual operations, the role will manage a cost library, access third‑party benchmarking data, and provide cost estimates for projects and programmes to support Strategic Asset Planning while challenging delivery costs to drive lifecycle efficiency.

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Accountabilities & Estimated Time Allocation

• Cost Estimating & Benchmarking Service (60%)

• Deliver cost estimating and benchmarking services to Strategic Asset Management and Delivery Teams.
• Lead cost assurance and challenge s...