Associate Director - Cost Management

Due to business growth a leading consultancy firm is looking for an exceptional Associate Director (Cost Manager) with strong and proven infrastructure experience, notably for Highways projects, to take a management position in the North East Infrastructure Team. The individual would play a key role in supporting the growth of the infrastructure team through delivering and winning work with existing clients, including a major Highways client, and growing their portfolio.

Based in Stockton and reporting to the responsible Regional Director you will contribute to the business plan for the team. You will manage and plan resources, innovate and foster a collaborative, professional and positive working environment.

You will be part of a management team responsible for the delivery of a major commission and support the Regional Director in recruiting high calibre individuals that will deliver excellence to our clients. You will stimulate profitable growth for the team, act as a mentor to others and drive the performance of the business forward.

Requirements:

• Member/Fellow of RICS or similar qualification is essential.
• Pre and post contract commercial services experience.
• Knowledge of the industry in Yorkshire North East
• Existing network of relevant contacts with the infrastructure sector/industry (notably Highways sector)
• Proven experience in a senior level role, and delivering high value and challenging infrastructure projects (Highways)
• Detailed knowledge of our competitors, understand our market differentiators and help to shape them
• Strategic vision of the market and industry and ability to focus our business to take full advantage of market conditions
• Proven track record of winning and developing new business opportunities
• Extensive experience in preparing bids, proposals, attending interviews and winning work
• Proven team management skills and experience

Responsibilities:

• Management of resources and workload planning, financial performance, quality assurance and business development
• Assume Key Account Management responsibility and customer focus
• Commercial management and governance on our projects
• Support the Director in meeting/exceeding KPIs and targets set for the business
• Contribute to the business plan and steward the delivery of the commercial office aspects of this
• Grow our market share in the sector by maximising opportunities with existing clients and bringing new clients to the business
• Set and maintain excellent service quality standards and a culture of continuous improvement
• Working closely with the Regional Team Leaders to develop business leads in all sectors and to generate opportunities from a regional and national perspective
• Liaise with our marketing team to ensure we have the highest quality marketing collateral
• Influencing and assisting in strategic decisions within the team
  

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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