Associate Director - Cost Management

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and commercially sharp Associate Director to lead cost management delivery across complex construction and infrastructure programmes. Operating at a senior advisory level, you will drive cost strategy, manage client relationships, and provide technical leadership to a team of cost management professionals. This is a high-impact role suited to a motivated individual ready to take the next step toward Director level.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cost managers and quantity surveyors, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

• Oversee the quality and consistency of cost management deliverables across all projects within your portfolio.

• Contribute to business development efforts including bid preparation, client presentations, and proposal writing.

• Support the growth and strategic direction of the Cost Management practice.

Cost Management

• Direct the preparation and review of Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities, and cost plans across all project stages.

• Lead Value Engineering exercises and provide strategic cost advice to clients and design teams.

• Oversee the tendering and procurement process, including tender strategy, documentation, evaluation, and award recommendations.

• Manage contract administration in accordance with applicable contract frameworks, including PSSCOC and other standard forms.

• Assess and negotiate Change Orders, ensuring accurate records and commercial protection for clients.

• Lead Final Account close-out and reconciliation, preparing comprehensive final cost reports.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary client relationship holder for key accounts, ensuring satisfaction and repeat engagement.

• Present cost reports, risk registers, cash flow forecasts, and programme cost analyses to senior stakeholders.

• Provide commercially sound advice on procurement strategy, risk allocation, and contract selection.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers.

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field.

• A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is a plus.

• Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in cost management or construction projects, with exposure across roles such as cost manager, construction manager, procurement specialist, project manager, vendor, or consultant.

• Demonstrated experience with PSSCOC (Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract), including contract administration and claims management under this framework.

• Proven track record in delivering cost management services on large-scale, complex projects across building and/or infrastructure sectors.

• Experience in a senior or lead capacity, with responsibility for team management and client delivery.
  

  If interested, please submit your application to [email protected] with your expected salary and resume.

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