Associate Director Opportunity – Cost Management – Energy & Natural Resources

Overview

As an Associate Director, you will lead end-to-end cost management on large/complex commissions for our Energy & Natural Resources clients, acting as the primary day-to-day interface to ensure objectives are met with value-added service. You’ll apply your procurement and commercial experience in a dynamic, consultative environment and coach the team to deliver strong programme outcomes. This role offers impact across major projects and a pathway to senior leadership within a trusted consultancy. You join a firm that values inclusive culture and flexible working to balance career and life.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• inclusion and diverse environment

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management across large/complex commissions
• Act as the key client interface to meet objectives with value-added services
• Oversee delivery of procurement/commercial management on major programmes
• Provide leadership and coaching to project teams to optimize outcomes
• Navigate various contract and commercial models in the Energy & Natural Resources sector
• Support SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Key requirements

• Proven Procurement or Commercial Management experience
• Experience with a broad range of contract and commercial models
• Experience on Major Programmes and Projects
• Experience in Energy and Natural Resources sector (Nuclear, T&D, Renewables, Conventional Energy)
• Preferably MRICS or MCIPS

• Strong communication and consultative approach
• Ability to have challenging conversations with clients and teams
• Leadership and people-development mindset
• Procurement/Commercial Management
• Cost management
• Contract and commercial model navigation

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