Sc Cost Estimator

SC Cleared Cost Estimator
- 6 month contract
- Inside Ir35
- Hybrid working
- Remote + travel to Derby or Glasgow
- SC clearance required
Responsibilities:
Reporting into the Associate Director, you will be a senior member of the management team responsible for growing the existing team and building long term, sustainable team relationships with our Complex Infrastructure clients. You may get a chance to work on major projects in the UK, Europe, Middle East and other parts of the world.
What you will bring?
* Recognised expertise in estimating services across infrastructure, especially Defence and Energy.
* Ability to inspire and motivate teams and unlock future talent for the business.
* An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices and methods of measurements (e.g., RMM, MMHW etc).
* Strong network within the infrastructure sector.
* Proven track record of service innovation, technical excellence and exceptional service delivery.
* Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient design solutions.
* Comprehensive understanding of the assignments facing transport sector and the opportunities available.
* Major project/programmes of work experience.
Your purpose:
* Further enhance our Estimating capability including leading on the development and use of Cost X, Cost OS and other established estimating software.
* Lead our community of practice and drive technical excellence, service innovation and supporting with the development of our benchmarking capabilities.
* Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.
* Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
* Develop, mentor and support your teams on project / technical delivery.
Strategic:
* Deliver the strategy for the Estimating Service including identifying continuous development.
* Deliver an exceptional estimating service full multiple stakeholders.
* Identify opportunities for strategic recruitment and associated investments by the business, linked to the company's business strategy.
* Ensure appropriate engagement with the wider AtkinsRéalis business, as influenced by the strategy.
* Develop a positive team ethos and continue to create opportunities for the team's development.
* Continually monitor progress against targets, identify risks and provide solutions to achieve successful business outcomes.
Business Development:
* Support with the estimating business development activity.
* Support with the review of our Key Account Management Plans for all key clients.
* Monitor and manage estimating activity and associated expenditure within your remit.
* Generate high quality thought leadership material for use on the website & in the market.
* Secure year-on-year margin improvement on project delivery.
* Further develop our Off-shore capability including managing their use on project delivery.
Monitor and control compliance with all key metrics, including (but not limited to):
* Project Health Checks Risk register review and updates Utilisation PSR Completion Timesheets Account management.
* Support the account management team to maximise our impact.
* Enhance the reputation of our business.
* Increase our share of the clients spend.
* Exploit opportunities for cross selling our full spectrum of services & locations.
* Leading interfaces with design and engineering elements of our business.
* Upskilling others and providing career growth opportunity.
* Drive high levels of client satisfaction.
To be considered, please send through an updated CV.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
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