Cost Manager

Overview

Support cost and estimating functions, manage budgets, forecasts and EVM for HS2.

Key Responsibilities

• cost validation
• workstream development
• performance analysis
• performance reporting
• technical support
• data management

Tasks

-To be responsible for supporting on the validation of cost performance data submitted by delivery teams to the programme team as part of communicating overall programme performance. -To be accountable for working closely with the supply chain to develop a series of defined work-streams to progressively enhance cost performance capabilities within the Phase. -To be responsible for ensuring that the cost performance team are aligned to the current business processes and ways of working from a delivery perspective. -To be accountable for supporting on the analysis and verification of contract level cost performance and ensure the data accurately reflects the current programme performance for onwards reporting. -To be responsible for facilitating continuous improvement of the Cost Performance function within the Phase One programme and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and presented back to the team. -To be responsible for ensuring that the contract teams are working to the current governance processes and review policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives. -Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. -To be responsible for assisting with the development of contract level performance reports to communicate current performance to the programme team, including; Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasted costs and Estimate at Compltion (EAC) pressures. -To be accountable for providing technical support to the Project Controls Managers on cost performance and assist in the management of contractor teams to support the successful delivery of the HS2 project. -To be accountable for supporting the Senior Cost Manager to ensure adherence with cost performance processes and procedures across the respective programme and also, for storing and maintaining data and documents accurately within the corporate systems.

Requirements

• schedule management
• risk management
• cost management
• earned value
• excel
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Knowledge of the core Project Controls disciplines, including; Schedule Management, Change Management and Risk Management. -Able to solve problems with attention to detail. -Knowledge of Project Controls, Commercial and Finance processes and how these operate. -Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme. -Experienced in the management and use of core cost management systems -Experience in cost management or project control role within a major project. -Experience in the core project controls functions, including; baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting and document control. -Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance, including: Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects. -Able to use Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). -Knowledge and commercial awareness of multiple construction contract types (including, NEC contracts, amendments, early warning notices and the work flows of communications between contractor and client) and their respective benefits to client organisations. -Communication skills – clear communicator with the ability to deliver clear presentations which engage and influence colleagues and external stakeholders. -Stakeholder management - ability to manage stakeholders within a matrix environment, inclusing the facilitation of stakeholder meetings and information flow. -Data analysis – able to analyse and interpret data and produce accurate, timely and informative reports in multiple formats adapted to the needs of the audience.

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About Hs2 (High Speed Two) Ltd

-Transforming the UK’s rail network with the vision of connecting cities through high-speed rail. -Aiming to increase capacity, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic growth across the country. -Construction is underway for the first phase, connecting London to the West Midlands, with additional phases planned to reach further northern cities. -Focusing on advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to deliver a future-proof transportation system. -Expected to provide significant job opportunities and create thousands of skilled roles in construction and engineering. -High-speed rail line will reduce travel times, making travel between major cities faster, greener, and more reliable. -Ambition is to deliver a world-class rail experience while supporting sustainability with energy-efficient technologies. -Represents one of Europe’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship available; applicants must already have right to work in the uk. -certain time‑bound visas are not accepted.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment checks include nationality & immigration status, employment references, dbs, financial and education checks.