We are currently recruiting for a Director to join our London-based Health, Science and Education Cost Management Team.
The London Cost Management Health team is a highly respected group, delivering some of the most significant and prestigious healthcare projects across both public and private sectors. Their portfolio is diverse, ranging from small-scale refurbishments to major hospital developments. As part of a broader Health, Education, and Science team, members also have the opportunity to gain experience in other sectors, supporting professional growth and skill development.
Typical duties for the Director will include:
- Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
- Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
- Managing the cost of various contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
- Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion in line with budget.
- Proactively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications.
- Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
- Effectively managing contract changes, ensuring projects remain within governance and adopt best practices.
- Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
- Providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
- Ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
- Managing, supporting, and mentoring junior staff members.
Previous experience and sound understanding required for this role:
- Excellent communication with stakeholders.
- A wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years.
- Contract Management (JCT and NEC forms of contract).
- Cost Management.
- Change management and control.
- Valuation.
- Risk Management.
- Procurement.
- Cost Planning/Estimating.
- Reporting.
- Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude.
- Sharing best practices.
- People management.
- Commission management.
- Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle.
- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.