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London, London, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Welcome to AtkinsRéalis, Complex Projects
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. You might know us for the prestigious construction work we deliver around the world. We are proud to say that this is a result of our people's diversity of thought, skills, and knowledge.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Cost Manager who possesses proven experience, notably in the Utility, Energy and Infrastructure sectors, to join our Cost Management Team within our London and South East Region Project Controls Practice.
Your role
Specific Requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities:
- Reporting into the Cost Management Lead, you will be responsible for building long term, sustainable relationships with both members of our own organisation, and wider Client base.
- 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.
Strategic:
- 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.
Business Development:
- Support with the Cost Management business development activity.
- Opportunities to support Key Account Management activities.
- Monitor and manage Cost Management activity and associated expenditure within your remit.
- Support with generating high quality leadership material for business use.
- Engagement and understanding of internal business processes.
- Support key accounts to maximise our impact.
Project Leadership:
- Having responsibility, under minimum supervision, delivering portfolios and projects.
- Be the ambassador for AtkinsRéalis, your profession and the professional institution to which you belong.
- Providing guidance and technical advice to different stakeholders, including effectively chairing meetings.
- Clear understanding of and competence in project commercial accountability.
Technical Leadership:
- 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.
- Participating in relevant internal/external training initiatives.
- Applying the concepts of quality assurance and environmental management.
- Managing the client relationship and service delivery.
Team Building and Management:
- Helping grow our service and sector-focussed teams.
- Provide leadership within a project delivery environment.
- Mentor and develop Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers within AtkinsRéalis.
Attributes:
- 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.
Location
London, London, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-145545
Salary range
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Prashant Haverishettar
Hi there, I'm Prashant Haverishettar and I manage this role
About you
- Technical expertise in Cost Management services across complex infrastructure.
- 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 utility, 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 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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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