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**Capital Projects Cost Management Senior Manager**, London. Manage multi-million dollar infrastructure projects, ensure cost alignment with client objectives. Lead cost management from feasibility to closeout, including estimates, budget controls, and value engineering. Monitor cost performance, drive risk mitigation, and optimize ROI. Act as a strategic advisor to C-level stakeholders, support business case development. Oversee contract administration, manage claims, and dispute resolution. Build and mentor high-performing teams, drive capability development. Collaborate in business development efforts. Requires proven senior-level experience in capital projects, strong commercial acumen, and experience with FIDIC and NEC contracts.
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Full Job Description
Role Title: Capital Projects Cost Management Senior Manager
Location: London
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Career Level: Senior Manager
Role Overview
The Senior Manager in Capital Projects Cost Management leads cost advisory and commercial management for large-scale infrastructure, construction, and capital investment programs. This role combines strategic oversight, client advisory, and delivery leadership across complex, multi-million (or billion) dollar projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost & Commercial Leadership
- Lead end-to-end cost management across project lifecycle (feasibility design procurement construction closeout)
- Develop and oversee:
- Cost estimates and benchmarking
- Budget controls and forecasting
- Value engineering initiatives
- Ensure alignment with client financial objectives and ROI expectations
2. Project & Program Delivery
- Manage multiple large-scale capital projects or portfolios
- Establish cost control frameworks, governance, and reporting structures
- Monitor cost performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions
3. Client Advisory
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (CFOs, Project Directors, Investment Committees)
- Provide insights on:
- Cost optimization strategies
- Risk and contingency planning
- Procurement and contract strategy
- Support business case development and investment decisions
4. Commercial & Contract Management
- Oversee contract administration (FIDIC, NEC, bespoke contracts)
- Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes
- Ensure compliance with commercial and legal frameworks
5. Risk & Governance
- Identify and manage cost-related risks and opportunities
- Establish governance frameworks for cost control and reporting
- Lead and mentor cost managers, quantity surveyors, and analysts
- Drive capability building and knowledge sharing
- Support recruitment and talent development
7. Business Development
- Drive transparency through dashboards and executive reporting
6. Team Leadership & Growth
- Support sales, proposals, and client pitches
- Build long-term client relationships and identify growth opportunities
- Contribute to market positioning in capital projects advisory
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
