Strategic Director for Cost Management

6 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a leading international consultancy with over 100 years of integrated project and programme management expertise.

We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world.

The company has a strong commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop.

We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Salary

The estimated salary for this role is £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description

We're looking for an exceptional Associate Director to join our Cost Management (Project Controls) team.

The individual must possess strong and proven experience, notably for Energy and Infrastructure sectors, to take a lead position in our London and South Complex Infrastructure team.

The role will involve delivering and winning work with both existing and new clients and working with the Head of Cost Management to ensure our technical service offering is kept to the highest standard.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth of our Complex Infrastructure Business Unit.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Recognised expertise and experience in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure industry.
  • People Management experience and the ability to inspire and motivate teams and unlock future talent for the business.
  • An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures and methods of measurements (e.g. RMM, NRM etc).
  • Strong network within the energy and/or infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven track record of service innovation, technical excellence and exceptional service delivery.
  • Exceptional technical ability to monitor, analyse, and control cost performance against set targets.
  • Leadership and technical capabilities to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient design solutions.
  • Collaborative behaviours and technical expertise to interface with wider project controls expertise including schedule logic and risk exposure.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the tasks facing the sector and the opportunities available.
  • Commercial and quantity surveying skills or Finance skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of StandardForms of Contracts (NEC/FIDIC/IChemE), and their commercial basis.
  • Expert level and ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques.
  • Major project/programmes of work experience.

Benefits

  • Total Reward package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.
  • Fitness funding, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career.
  • Employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

Others

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements.



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