Senior Cost Manager - Nuclear Site

Undisclosed; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 117,096 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed company in Ipswich is looking for a Senior Cost Manager for a 6-month contract. You will oversee the Cost Management function within the Project Controls unit, ensuring digital compliance and adherence to procedures while supporting the Cost Lead.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in Mega Projects, a strong understanding of cost management principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This position offers a pay rate of £85 to £90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Cost Management for Mega Projects.
• In-depth understanding of Cost Management principles.
• Experience in providing presentations to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Cost Lead in adherence to procedures and guidelines.
• Provide functional help and support to Programme teams.
• Ensure cost management context and value add to leadership.
• Produce and report monthly cost data sets.

Skills

Cost Management principles

Project Controls functions

Presentation skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

The duration of the contract is 6 months.

The pay rate on offer is £85 to £90 per hour (via Umbrella agency).

Role Summary

Project Controls unit will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of the Project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward‑looking solutions to continuously improve performance. As the Senior Cost Manager in the Central PMO team, you will work closely with the functional Lead, and be responsible for the deployment, and continuous improvement of all the Cost Management elements of the project.

The post holder will provide oversight and assurance within the Cost Management framework that supports the governance structure, organisation and delivery model. They will ensure the adherence to the utilisation of the software applications and supporting infrastructure to ensure Cost Management is ‘Digital by Default’.

Key accountabilities of the role

• Supporting the Cost Lead in ensuring the Cost Management function is adhering to the functional Procedures, Guidelines and Work Instructions.
• Support the Cost Lead in ad-hoc presentations, reports and insightful ‘so what’ analysis for key stakeholders to make decisions to positively affect the Projects outcome.
• Provide functional help and support to Programme teams.
• Act as First line of defence for the assurance of Cost information provided by the Programme Delivery teams, including ensuring the Cost management system is updated in line with project drumbeat.
• First escalation point for the Programme Cost Leads in relation to business‑as‑usual requirements
• Help ensure cost management always has the correct context and value add to the Delivery and Project leadership.
• Support development of the Cost Management Framework and embedment within the programme and become a main interface between Cost and other functions within project controls, as well as other key stakeholders.
• Delivery and advancement of ‘Digital by Default’ for the Cost Management Function.
• Responsible for the on‑time production and quality of all month end data sets and performance reports related to Cost Management.
• Responsible for the accurate assessment of the Current Forecast for the Project, including impact of approved changes and Trends.

Key skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of working within the Cost Management function of a Mega Project environment
• In‑depth understanding of Cost Management principles, including both scope delivered by the Supply Chain and scope delivered by the Client.
• Significant knowledge of the Project Controls functions and their purpose to be able to carry out assurance activities within Cost Management without a reliance on the functional lead.
• Previous experience of providing narrative and presentations for multiple levels in a Programme, Project or Business from Delivery Teams and Functions through to Boards and Investors.
• Experience of working with Executive Leadership Teams and will be comfortable in deputising for the Cost Lead to co‑ordinate and run Cost Steering Committees.

People leader with experience of supporting their team with continued professional development and using their leadership skills to build and maintain a high‑performing team.