Cost Estimation Director
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Estimation Director to join our team at HS2 Ltd. As a key member of our Programme Controls team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall programme cost estimate for HS2 direct costs.
As a strategic leader, you will provide overall direction and guidance on the development of cost estimation disciplines and practice within HS2. You will also be responsible for developing cost management and estimating policies, processes, and standards, and ensuring their effective execution across the organisation.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in cost estimation and a proven track record of leading and developing a team of subject matter experts. You will also have excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the 'HS2 Baseline Cost Estimation Strategy'
- Provide strategic leadership and advice in support of the overall programme cost baseline
- Develop and lead relationships with key stakeholders, including the Department for Transport and the supply chain
- Maintain cost estimates and provide early visibility of cost trends
- Establish and maintain cost uncertainty ranges and evaluate the validity of probabilistic EAC ranges
- Provide overall leadership and direction of the LOD1 assurance activity for cost estimation
- Develop and lead the implementation of estimation standards, policies, and processes
Requirements:
- Strong background in cost estimation and a proven track record of leading and developing a team of subject matter experts
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels
- Knowledge of building, maintaining cost estimates using supplier information, market intelligence, and industry standard estimating databases
- Knowledge of Project Controls, Commercial, and Finance processes with a view of how these operate within complex organisations
- Experience of operating effectively as a senior leader, undertaking significant value programmes of work which are subject to external scrutiny
About Us
HS2 Ltd is a safety-critical organisation, and employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our 'Safe at Heart' programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times.
We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all our staff, living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Leadership.
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