Senior Cost Manager

2 months ago

London, UK, United Kingdom AtlasEdge Full time

JOB PURPOSE

AtlasEdge is seeking an M&E biased Senior Cost Manager with either Data Centre / Life sciences / critical infrastructure experience to join AtlasEdge in an exciting phase of growth.


Reporting to the Project Controls Lead (Head of Commercial), the Senior Cost Manager will oversee the works of the External Project Quantity Surveying teams for a number of projects to ensure that they are being delivered in a way that is cost effective, provides value for money and meets business benchmarks and well as using knowledge gained in a varied career providing input into developing and improving the process and procedures of the company and providing early stage costing advice.


The role anticipates regular travel to our developments across Europe including Lisbon, Barcelona, Vienna and Berlin and requires expert knowledge of cost management, construction contracts (particularly FIDIC), change management, contract management, cost control and estimating, cashflow forecasting as well as the ability to accurately and concisely present complex figures to senior leaders. Expert knowledge of Excel is required with knowledge of, PowerPoint, Power BI and financial control systems.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Responsible for delivering allotted projects in accordance with Business Case budgets whilst ensuring Health and Safety or Quality is not compromised.
  • Providing regular and accurate Cost Plans and Cost Reports.
  • Ensuring the Change Control process is pro actively managed and change is promptly agreed.
  • Ensuring cashflows are regularly reported and provide an accurate forecast of spend
  • Providing early stage Cost and Contracting advice for projects in Due Diligence (Pre external QS involvement).
  • Pro actively provide feedback to develop and improve company commercial polices.


KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Relevant undergraduate degree or post grad qualification (i.e. in Quantity Surveying, MRICS Preferred).
  • Demonstrable professional development relevant to the Data Centre industry (or other MEP biased critical environments).


SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Assist with early Stage Cost Advice to feed into the site acquisition due diligence process ensuring all aspects of the due diligence information are factored into estimated costs.
  • Working with External Quantity Surveyors develop end of RIBA Stage Cost Plans. Analyse the cost plans against data analytics and initial business case budgets and highlight any overspends and take action to rectify overspends.
  • Working with the External Quantity Surveyors oversee Cost Control across all packages (Construction, consultant, OFCI).
  • Provide oversight and guidance to the Change Management Process and manage the end user change process including early stage change estimating.
  • Ensure the Out Turn costs (EFC’s) are accurately reported within the Monthly commercial reports.
  • Initiate Value Engineering Exercises to ensure best value is being achieved.
  • Feedback into the business via the Cost Reporting process of any overruns against business case figures.
  • Ensure cash flow is accurately reflected and incorporated into the master cashflow.
  • Feed into the Commercial Data Analytics to identify cost trends and take action on any outlier costs identified.
  • Undertake a detailed review of Costs Reports produced by the External Quantity Surveyors on a monthly basis and provide feedback.
  • Work with the Procurement Team, External Quantity Surveyors and Project Management to complete the procurement process in accordance with budgets.
  • Continually challenge the external Project Teams to ensure best value is being achieved.
  • Ensure OFCI pricing accurately reflected in Cost Reports and cashflows.
  • Take ownership of the supplier payment processes ensuring payments are accurate and made in a timely manner.
  • Pro actively Feed into and assist in the development of the AtlasEdge commercial processes with a view to development of a Commercial Playbook for the Organisation.
  • Provide robust project commercial data to the Monthly Financial Reporting process
  • Oversee the sub contractor payment processes, ensure invoices match valuations and ensure invoices are paid promptly.
  • Manage the Purchase Order uplift process reviewing EFC v PO level to ensure headroom is available to cover upcoming payments.
  • Feedback lessons learned in terms of change into the budgeting and scoping process.


Risk Management

  • Working with Project Teams ensure all risks are identified, quantified and risk mitigation measures have been developed and implemented.


Contract Strategy and Contract Management

  • In collaboration with AE legal and procurement ensure the procurement strategy aligns with company policy, local legislation and supply chain aspirations. Ensure any contractual commitments are supported by the legal team
  • Ensure AE and End User obligations are clearly articulated and stepped down to the suppliers.
  • Assist with contractual negotiations with suppliers as required.
  • Ensure all AE suppliers Contracts (Consultants and Contractors) are pro actively managed


Reporting

  • Prepare and present regular comprehensive project specific commercial status reports highlighting project financial performance, risks and cashflow to both internal and external stakeholders.


Regional Expertise

  • Develop an understand of local common practice and culture with regards to contracting standards and construction practices.
  • Feed into the development of localised benchmarking for out turn delivery costs.
  • Stay informed about regional regulations and industry trends that could have a commercial impact on schemes
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the supply chain in key locations.


Procurement

  • Working with the procurement team develop a procurement strategy and contracting strategy that fits with the project requirements.
  • Within the Tender Event Schedule produced by the Procurement function ensure that the Package cost estimates are completed and accurate.
  • Assist with the selection and recommendation of suppliers for projects.
  • Assisting in the management and processing of Purchase Orders.
  • Process and Procedure.
  • Working with the Project Management Office, assist in the development of exemplar commercial process and procedure for the organisation.
  • Pro actively review and provide suggestions for improvements in the current processes.


AtlasEdge is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.

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