Senior Cost Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Cost Analyst who will be taking responsibility for end to end service delivery and to ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service. Some of the duties include:

• Undertaking detailed cost analysis and reporting breaking down cost summaries and reviewing actual costs against forecast costs to identify variances and assess contractual compliance.
• Deliver Cost Intelligence which can be embedded into ways of working through implementation of cost analytics tools and processes.
• Provide cost estimating and assurance for projects at various stages of the project lifecycle utilizing benchmarking and parametric scaling to drive efficiencies.
• Provide support as an integrated team member within a centralized Program Management Office structure developing and maintaining positive relationships across the client stakeholder group.
• Knowledge management Ensure that key information and learning generated is transferred internally in Turner & Townsend.
• Seek out opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to the appropriate line manager.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• Comply with the requirements of Turner & Townsends Business Management Systems including Health & Safety Environmental and Quality Management associated with the role and position within the company.

Qualifications :

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Achievement of Chartered status with AIQS or RICS or equivalent recognized body.
• 7 years cost analyst and/or cost management experience preferably in a private practice or construction organization.

Skills and Experience

• Strong ability and attention to detail to interpret financial data identify trend and provide actionable insights.
• An understanding of the characteristics of projects over a project life cycle and strong technical grounding providing cost estimating and/or cost management for infrastructure assets.
• Accuracy in preparing reports and ability to present findings clearly to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of the main procurement methods and their application with respect to the delivery of infrastructure assets.
• Knowledge and understanding of value engineering.
• Business development experience particularly in the context of identifying opportunities with existing clients.
• Possess the personality that can determine needs for the business and gain support of the Directors.
• The desire and passion to drive the business at a strategic point and to promote large growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert computer literacy including advanced proficiency in Microsoft office package and broader digital and reporting tools.
• Additional preferred software CostX Expert Estimation PowerBI SAP.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time