Senior Cost Manager

Job title: Senior Cost Manager

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: Subject to vetting

Duration: 12 Months

Pay rate: Depending on experience

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Hybrid/Remote Working: On site role

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Role information:

- The post holder will provide oversight and assurance within the Cost Management framework that supports the sites governance structure, organisation and delivery model. They will ensure the adherence to the utilisation of the software applications and supporting infrastructure to ensure Cost Management is ‘Digital by Default’. The candidate must also have demonstrable experience of working within the Cost Management function on in a Mega Project environment, with an in depth understanding of Cost Management principles including both scope delivered by the Supply Chain and scope delivered by the Client.

Qualifications/Experience Required

- Degree qualified in a relevant field

- Be responsible for the deployment, and continuous improvement of all the Cost Management elements of the project.

- Experience with executive stakeholders

- Leadership skills

- Experience of Cost Management on large scale project

- Supporting the Cost Lead in ensuring the Cost Management function is adhering to the functional Procedures, Guidelines and Work Instructions.

- Support the Cost Lead in ad-hoc presentations, reports and insightful ‘so what’ analysis for key stakeholders to make decisions to positively affect the Projects outcome.

- Provide functional help and support to Programme teams.

- Act as First line of defence for the assurance of Cost information provided by the Programme Delivery teams, including ensuring the Cost management system is updated in line with project drumbeat.

- First escalation point for the Programme Cost Leads in relation to business-as-usual requirements

- Help ensure cost management always has the correct context and value add to the Delivery and Project leadership.

- Support development of the Cost Management Framework and embedment within site and become a main interface between Cost and other functions within project controls, as well as other key stakeholders.

- Delivery and advancement of ‘Digital by Default’ for the Cost Management Function.

- Responsible for the on-time production and quality of all month end data sets and performance reports related to Cost Management.

- Responsible for the accurate assessment of the Current Forecast for the Project, including impact of approved changes and Trends.

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Company information:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.