Associate Director - Cost Management - Birmingham

Currie & Brown

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Construction & Surveying
Birmingham

AI generated summary

You must have professional institution membership, UK civil engineering project experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to become Security Cleared. Join us in contributing to our future growth and success.
You will lead commercial services on complex projects, administer contracts, write professional reports, mentor junior staff, and support bids for new work. Fast-paced, challenging environment with a focus on high service delivery standards.

Requirements

Culture is really important to us, so we are looking for individuals that share our values, ambition and professionalism to provide excellence in our services, whilst supporting the development of the wider team and taking an active role in contributing to our future growth and success.
What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:
Professional institution membership (RICS, ICE, etc), or evidence of working towards a recognised professional qualification
Commercial / Contract Management experience gained on UK civil engineering / construction projects
Good technical writing, client-facing and effective communication skills
Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
Able to become Security Cleared

Responsibilities

Experience in providing pre-contract and post-contract commercial services on £100m+ UK infrastructure, utilities or other complex construction projects.
Knowledge and experience of administering or auditing NEC4 / NR / FIDIC contracts.
Experience working as part of a project delivery team, either within a client organisation or consultancy.
Professional report writing skills, analysing information and effectively structuring evaluations and recommendations.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead commissions to provide high standards of service delivery in challenging and fast-moving environments, while achieving successful outcomes for our clients. With an eye on future development, we are looking for driven and ambitious candidates who bring a proactive approach to learning and development through capturing and sharing knowledge across projects. Experience of mentoring and advising junior staff as well as supporting bids for new work is an essential part of the role.

FAQs

What type of projects will the Associate Director - Cost Management be working on?

The Associate Director - Cost Management will be working on projects with Network Rail, EDF, the Environment Agency, and major projects in the Middle East from the UK offices.

What level of experience is required for this position?

We are seeking ambitious and highly motivated Commercial Managers and Senior Commercial Managers with UK infrastructure experience.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within Currie & Brown?

Yes, there are opportunities for career advancement within Currie & Brown for ambitious and motivated individuals.

Currie & Brown

A world-leading provider of project management, cost management, and advisory services.

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1919

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Currie & Brown is a world-leading provider of project management, cost management, and advisory services, covering the full range of public and private sectors. Our purpose is to add value that makes building a better future possible. We help clients navigate volatility and unpredictability, providing the certainty that enables better, more sustainable built environments for all.