Associate Director - Cost Consultancy

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - COST CONSULTANCY
BRISTOL (Hybrid)
Overview
Our client is one of the UKs largest and fastest growing multi-disciplined consultancy service providers, with an excellent reputation for their breadth of capability and their capacity to provide innovative solutions for challenging projects. Their Cost Consultancy business is responsible for some of the most strategically important projects in the UK, providing clients with high-quality cost advice on the capital and whole life cost of their buildings with an increasing focus on carbon reduction.
Due to continued success in securing major projects in the South West, they have identified a need for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join their Cost Management leadership team within the Bristol office. You will become an important part of a high-performance multi-disciplinary team utilising the latest technology to deliver cost advice. You will be responsible for overseeing project delivery (large residential projects), managing multi-disciplined teams, and line management duties. You will deliver technical excellence frequently and promote learning opportunities for other staff.
About the role
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic, high-performing Cost Manager who can engage with design colleagues and client stakeholders. The role will involve:

• Acting as the Employers Agent and undertaking Contract Administration duties for a broad variety of landmark projects
• Business Development and Business Planning
• Development of cost plans for complex projects utilising Cost X estimating software
• Managing a supporting team of Cost Management colleagues
• Advising design colleagues on the cost implications of alternative design options
• Monthly reporting on cost movement to the Client
• Engaging in Value Engineering and risk workshops and providing strategic cost advice
• Advising on and supporting procurement of contractors
• Delivering the full range of construction stage cost management services
• Building relationships with design colleagues, Client stakeholders, and Contractors

About you

• Full membership of the RICS / CIOB or +10 years experience in a specialist subject area
• Proven experience of commercial leadership of major projects (£50m+)
• Experience of cost management of NEC3/4 and JCT construction contracts
• Strong communication skills, including managing cost reporting meetings with senior client representatives
• Strong leadership skills
• A collaborative approach, including working with large technical teams
• A proven ability to deliver to deadlines
• Experience of utilising Cost X or similar estimating software, together with good practical knowledge of Microsoft Software, including Excel, Project, and Word
• UK driving licence
• Willingness to complete S/C level of security clearance on appointment (to assist Defence Sector)

Rewards
Our client recognises that their success is built on the expertise and dedication of their employees. They provide a collaborative and flexible environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. They offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, car allowance, health cover, and a range of flexible benefits including discounted childcare and retail vouchers, travel insurance, and variable holiday (renewable annually). As part of the agile working approach, they encourage working how and when suits employees to achieve a balance that works for them, recognising that everyone's needs and desires will be different.

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