Cost Manager

Assystem are looking for an experienced Cost Manager to join our growing team of PMO and Commercial professionals supporting a key Defence ClientJob Description: Reporting directly to the Project Controls Manager the Cost Manager/Lead will:Drive Excellence & StandardsPromote performance standards and technical excellence through expert communication. Financial Oversight & ReportingSupport Project/Programme Managers in monthly finance and delivery reviews.Collaborate with Finance to ensure all evidence is available.Produce accurate cost reports and forecasts for projects (monthly & lifecycle).Ensure forecasts align with project timelines by working closely with planners.Monitor costs to ensure continued affordability. Cost Engineering & SupportSupport and develop Cost Engineers within the team.Assist with forecasting and tracking of project costs. Contract & Invoice ManagementAttend monthly supplier meetings and manage contract admin via CEMAR.Raise purchase orders contracts and receipt invoices as needed.Check invoices/valuations and advise PMs on queries.Monitor changes and attend change control/EWN meetings.Additionally provide support to joint venture cost controllers with submission of invoices and receipting of payments.Qualifications : Qualifications Skills & Experience Strong Communicator Able to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. Analytical & Detail-Oriented Skilled in identifying analysing and solving problems efficiently. Reporting & Presentation Skills Confident in preparing for cost and month-end review meetings. Project Controls Experience Worked within wider project controls teams on complex projects. Cost Engineering Expertise In-depth knowledge of cost engineering control and analysis. Estimating Experience 5 years preferred. Chartered Status Ideally Chartered or actively working toward it. Professional Membership Relevant membership held or in progress. CEMAR Practical experience with contract administration systems. NEC Contracts NEC experience preferred and advantageous. Additional Information : Why join the community of Switchers: The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations project technical sales and support functionsProvide opportunities to work on exciting global projectsAccess to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness health wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or textDiscount vouchers for days out and restaurants eye test and glasses vouchers cycle to work scheme free flu jabsAt Assystem we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future Permanent Staff or Umbrella Contract positionHybrid 3 days per week at Client office in GlasgowSole UK nationals only with SC clearance required to startWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter . Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Abinitio,Heavy Machinery,Airport Security,Contract Attorney,Environmental Science,Heavy Equipment Experience: years Vacancy: 1