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Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

When you join us as a leader in our Cost Management team, you'll share our reputation for high-quality work and always doing what's right. Enjoy diverse and exciting projects, improving communities and protecting the environment. You'll support project teams on niche and high-profile schemes; from evaluating project cost performance and using data analytics to identify trends against baseline, to leading communication and monitoring project governance control for successful delivery.

What You Will Bring

• Technical expertise in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure (either Rail, Highways, Water, Aviation or Energy).
• An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures, and methods of measurements (e.g., RMM, NRMM etc).
• Strong network within the energy and/or infrastructure sectors.
• Leadership skills necessary to direct and manage project teams.
• Evidence of service innovation, technical excellence, and exceptional service delivery.
• Proven technical skills to monitor, analyse, and control cost performance against set targets.
• Technical ability 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.
• Awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the industry.
• Commercial quantity surveying, and/or finance skills, with full working knowledge of the construction industry, and an understanding of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC/FIDIC/IChemE).
• Ability to develop and understand performance measurement of projects using Earned Value Management (EVM) and similar techniques.
• Major project/programmes work experience.
  
  

• Support our Cost Management capability including development and use of Power-BI, PRISM, Oracle, Deltek, Ecosys and other Cost Management related software.
• Engage our community of practice and support technical excellence, service innovation and development of our benchmarking capabilities.
• Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.
• Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
• Support and lead teams on project / technical delivery.
  
  

• Support with delivering 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.
• Support with the development of 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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