Senior Cost Manager
- West Midlands
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this roleThis vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
You might know us for the prestigious construction work we deliver around the world. We are proud to say that this is a result of our people's diversity of thought, skills, and knowledge. Working in our flat, collaborative environment, you will lead professionals who enjoy supporting each other to make the most of our talents and expertise. AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be when it comes to work-life balance. Ask us how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. Valuing each other equally is central to our culture. Some of our recent pledges have been for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.' Link: Equality, diversity & inclusion | Atkins Careers UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com) Our awesome Complex Infrastructure team make the biggest, most complex and ambitious infrastructure projects happen. Whether it’s transforming the energy sector, forming the backbone of Britain’s transport network on High Speed 2, transforming how the railway works on East Coast Digital Programme, increasing our international connectivity on Heathrow Airport, or delivering safe and reliable journeys for National Highways and local government bodies, a career with us represents an opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and for future generations to come. And we do all of this whilst working with fun and passion. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Cost Manager to join our Cost Management (Project Controls) team, who possesses strong and proven experience, notably for Energy and Infrastructure sectors, in our Midlands Complex Infrastructure team. The individual must be ambitious and wanting to progress within our Complex Infrastructure Business Unit. The role will involve delivering work with both existing and new clients and working with our Cost Management team to ensure our technical service offering is kept to the highest standard, whilst having a strong team working ethos and delivering in accordance with AtkinsRéalis’ digital aspirations. You will play an integral part in supporting with delivering the business plan for this rapidly expanding team. You will innovate and foster a collaborative, professional and positive working environment along with delivering an appropriate cost management role. This role provides you with the opportunity to support with team management, business growth, and working with internal and external partners across the entire business. Specific Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsibilities: Reporting into the Cost Management leadership team, you will be responsible for building long term, sustainable relationships with both members of our own organisation, and wider Client base. What you will bring Technical expertise in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure. An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures, and methods of measurements (e.g. RMM, NRM, HWMM etc). Strong network within the energy and/or infrastructure sectors. Leadership skills necessary to direct and manage project teams. Evidence of service innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional service delivery. Proven technical skills to monitor, analyse, and control cost performance against set targets. Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient solutions. Collaborative behaviours and technical expertise to interface with wider project controls expertise including schedule logic and risk exposure. Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the industry. Commercial, quantity surveying, and/or Finance skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC/FIDIC/JCT). Ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques. Major project/programmes work experience. Your purpose Support our Cost Management capability including development and use of Power-BI, PRISM, Oracle, Cobra, Ecosys and other Cost Management related software. Engage our community of practice and support technical excellence, service innovation and development of our benchmarking capabilities. Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders. Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care. Support and lead teams on project / technical delivery. Strategic Support with delivering the strategy for the Cost Management Service including identifying continuous development. Deliver an exceptional cost management service for multiple stakeholders. Identify opportunities for strategic recruitment and associated investments by the business, linked to the Complex Infrastructure business strategy. Ensure appropriate engagement with the wider AtkinsRéalis business, as determined by the strategy. Support with the development of a positive team ethos and continue to create opportunities for the team’s development. Continually monitor progress against targets, identify risks and provide solutions to achieve successful business outcomes. Business Development Support with the Cost Management business development activity. Opportunities to support Key Account Management activities Monitor and manage Cost Management activity and associated expenditure within your remit. Support with generating high quality leadership material for business use. Engagement and understanding of internal business processes. Support key accounts to maximise our impact. Project leadership: Having responsibility, under minimum supervision, delivering portfolios and projects. Be the ambassador for AtkinsRéalis, your profession and the professional institution to which you belong. Providing guidance and technical advice to different stakeholders, including effectively chairing meetings. Clear understanding of and competence in project commercial accountability. Technical leadership: Actively broaden your experience and expertise in line with the core competencies. Have an up-to-date and developing knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the work you do, and the law of the region or country in which you practice. Participating in relevant internal/external training initiatives. Applying the concepts of quality assurance and environmental management. Managing the client relationship and service delivery. Team building and management: Helping grow our service and sector-focussed teams. Provide leadership within a project delivery environment. Mentor and develop Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers within AtkinsRéalis. Attributes: Proven track record to supervise projects for or on behalf of local or national Complex Infrastructure clients. Proven track record of working in a consultancy environment, delivering exceptional projects, and managing teams. Degree qualified in a construction or finance related field. Preferably with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar. Why work for AtkinsRéalis? Join us and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from mission-critical COVID-19 facilities to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You will enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. In 2023, our Project & Programme Services business had nominations and finalists across a series or industry recognised awards where several candidates were successfully recognised by their industry peers for the impact they’ve had to others around them. So, you will be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. And, at every career stage, you will benefit from industry-leading programmes to help improve your skills and knowledge. Communities are at the heart of our work. Together, our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK. Read about more of the ways we are making a positive impact. Meeting your needs: To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It is a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career, and personal needs. You will enjoy benefits such as fitness funding, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Making sure you are supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let us talk through any adjustments you might need. New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below: https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/ More about us: AtkinsRéalis is a leading international consultancy with over 100 years of integrated project and programme management expertise. With us, you will be surrounded by the skills and support to develop in ways that work for you. You will be trusted to play a vital role in the organisation while making a tangible difference to the world and our future. Additional Information: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not refer to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from diverse backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability. Link: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-uk-europe
Welcome to AtkinsRéalis, Project & Programme Services
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this rolePreview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/01/2024
Summary
Hydraulic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that specializes in building hydraulic engineering designs—‘hydraulic’ stemming from the Ancient Greek word for water. Hydraulic power, the
Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/01/2024
Summary
Hydraulic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that specializes in building hydraulic engineering designs—‘hydraulic’ stemming from the Ancient Greek word for water. Hydraulic power, the
Related job roles
Salary
Location
Site Office
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Mechanical engineering
Category
Permanent
Location
Saudi Arabia
Description
AtkinsRéalis has an exciting full-time career opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience. Candidates having relevant project experience with HVAC and Fire protection
Reference
R-111898
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Riyadh
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Category
Permanent
Location
Riyadh
Description
AtkinsRealis is a hands-on project delivery organisation that has moulded its business to respond to the demands of the nations in which it operates. In doing so, we actively seek to employ staff who
Reference
R-114402
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Site Office
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Geotechnical engineering
Category
Permanent
Location
Saudi Arabia
Description
AtkinsRealis a hands-on project delivery organisation that has moulded its business to respond to the demands of the nations in which it operates. In doing so, we actively seek to employ staff who pos
Reference
R-111891
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Rouyn-Noranda
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Business support
Category
Permanent
Location
Montréal
Québec
Rouyn-Noranda
Description
Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un employeur qui a des projets internationaux d’ingénierie de grande envergure à vous proposer. Si vous souhaitez faire la différence auprès d’une multitude de communauté
Reference
R-114447
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Québec
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Cities & development
Category
Permanent
Location
Québec
Description
**Programme de développement pour nouveaux gradués / Graduate development program** Technicien(ne) en infrastructures urbaines (surveillance, dessin, conception) Rejoignez-nous pour remodeler l'aven
Reference
R-114414
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Ecology & environment
Category
Permanent
Location
Riyadh
Dubai
Description
Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to
Reference
R-113261
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Whitehaven
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Sciences - multidiscipline
Market
Nuclear
Category
Permanent
Location
Whitehaven
Silchester
Description
AtkinsRéalis Nuclear has been operating for over 40 years with operations based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and are fully engaged in the whole lifecycle of decommission
Reference
R-112610
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Shamily GopalAuthor
Shamily GopalSalary
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Category
Permanent
Location
Dubai
Description
Atkins are searching for an Associate Project Manager to join our team with experience of managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects within UAE and the GCC Region. The candidate is to have a min
Reference
R-114437
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Site Office
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Project controls
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Permanent
Location
Saudi Arabia
Description
AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.We are active
Reference
R-114436
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Boucherville
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Category
Seasonal
Location
Boucherville
Description
Technicien(ne) en génie civil (matériaux)La division Matériaux est présentement à la recherche de technicien(ne)s de chantier en ingénierie des matériaux pour nos bureaux de Boucherville, Québec, afin
Reference
R-114493
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
AtkinsRéalis
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more