Associate Director of Cost in Birmingham

Requirements

• Recognised expertise and experience in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure industry (either Rail, Highways, Water, Aviation).
• 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, MMHWNRM etc).
• Strong network within the energy and/or transport 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 transport 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 Standard NEC Forms 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.
• 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.

What the job involves

• We are looking for an exceptional Associate Director to join our Cost Management (Project Controls) team, who possesses strong and proven Infrastructure experience, notably for Rail, Highway, Energy and Infrastructure and Water sectors.
• The role will be reporting to the Head of Cost Management.
• You will play an integral part in supporting the development and delivery of the business plan for this rapidly expanding team.
• You will manage and plan resources, innovate and foster a collaborative, professional and positive working environment along with delivering an appropriate cost management role.
• This role will involve delivery, team management and business growth and working with external key strategic partners, new clients, and internal partners across the entire business.
• You will be specifically responsible for the delivery of multiple commissions and support the Head of Cost Management and the Practice Director in recruiting high calibre individuals that will deliver excellence to our clients and represent our brand in a positive way.
• You will stimulate profitable growth for the team, act as a mentor to others and drive the performance of the business forward.
• Reporting into the Head of Cost Management, you will be a senior member of the Complex Infrastructure Cost & Estimating management team responsible for growing the existing team and building long term, sustainable team relationships with our Complex Infrastructure clients.
• Further enhance our Cost Management capability including leading on the development and use of Power-BI, PRISM, Oracle, and other Cost Management related software.
• Lead our community of practice and drive technical excellence, service innovation and support the development of our benchmarking capabilities.
• Unlock talent and develop the next generation of leaders.
• Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
• Develop, mentor, and support your teams on project/technical delivery.
• Deliver 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.
• Develop 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.
• Support with the Cost Management business development activity.
• Review our Key Account Management Plans for all key clients.
• Monitor and manage Cost Management activity and associated expenditure within your remit.
• Generate high quality leadership material for use on the website & in the market.
• Secure year-on-year margin improvement on project delivery.
• Further develop our offshore capability including managing their use on project delivery.
• Monitor and control compliance with all key metrics, including: Project Health Checks, Risk register review and updates, PSR (Project Status Report) Completion Timesheets.
• Support the account management team to maximise our impact.
• Enhance the reputation of our business.
• Increase our share of the client’s spend.
• Exploit opportunities for cross selling our full spectrum of services & locations.
• Lead interfaces with design and engineering elements of our business.
• Upskill others and provide career growth opportunities.
• Drive high levels of client satisfaction.
• Have leadership skills necessary to direct and manage the project team.
• Have responsibility, under minimum supervision, delivering portfolios and projects relating to highways, Rail and other infrastructure sectors.
• Be the ambassador for AtkinsRéalis, your profession and the professional institution to which you belong.
• Provide guidance and technical advice to different stakeholders, including effectively chairing meetings.
• Clear understanding of and competence in project commercial accountability.
• 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.
• Participate in relevant internal/external training initiatives.
• Apply the concepts of quality assurance and environmental management.
• Manage the client relationship and service delivery.
• Manage and help grow our service and sector-focused teams.
• Lead a team of Cost Managers at various levels within a project delivery environment.
• Lead a national team of Cost Managers at various levels within AtkinsRéalis.
• Mentor and develop your team.