Senior Cost Manager Central PMO

Mactech Energy Group

  • Sizewell, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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Senior Cost Manager – Central PMO 1302MARGBased in our Suffolk or London office with hybrid working availablePay Dependant On ExperienceJob Purpose / OverviewThe 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.They candidate will have significant knowledge of the Project Controls functions and their purpose to be able to carry out assurance activities within Cost Management without a reliance on the functional lead. Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate previous experience of providing narrative and presentations for multiple levels in a Programme, Project or Business from Delivery Teams and Functions through to Boards and Investors. They will have experience of working with Executive Leadership Teams and will be comfortable in deputising for the Cost Lead to co-ordinate and run Cost Steering Committees. They will be a people leader with experience of supporting their team with continued professional development and using their leadership skills to build and maintain a high-performing team.Principal AccountabilitiesAll of the above captured in Overview above
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 SZC 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.Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
EssentialDegree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
A track record of working as Cost Lead or Project Controls Manager on large and complex infrastructure projects.
Very strong mitigation-related skills underpinned by in depth understanding of project and construction methods and processes.
Extensive experience at multiple levels of organisation including client/operator, contactor/supplier, consultancy and government experience.
Experience with increasing responsibility showing an ability to manage senior stakeholders.
Deliverables focused an

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