Director (Cost Management) – Health, Science & Education

Overview

As Director in our London Health, Science and Education Cost Management team, you lead commercial delivery across healthcare projects from refurbishments to major hospital developments. You will build client relationships, manage contract costs, and steer forecasts, cash flow and final accounts within governance. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve programme KPIs, value engineering, and effective cost control. This role offers influence across a respected practice and a chance to shape outcomes for high-profile health projects.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• inclusive and diverse workplace

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of multiple projects
• Establish professional relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Manage contract costs to align with objectives and policies
• Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion
• Monitor cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely applications
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams on deliverables, KPIs, and value engineering
• Effectively manage contract changes within governance and best practices
• Improve forecast and budget accuracy
• Provide commercial knowledge and support to stakeholders
• Negotiate and agree final accounts
• Manage, support, and mentor junior staff members

Key requirements

• At least 5 years of varied project experience
• Contract Management (JCT and NEC)
• Cost Management
• Change management and control
• Valuation
• Risk Management
• Procurement
• Cost Planning/Estimating
• Reporting
• Collaborative approach and best-for-project mindset
• Sharing best practices
• People management
• Commission management
• Identifying and driving efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle
• Good knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• MRICS or similar professional qualification desired
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent stakeholder communication
• Collaborative and team-focused
• People management and mentoring
• Cost management and quantity surveying
• Contract administration (JCT/NEC)
• Cost planning and estimating

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