Capital Projects Cost Management Senior Manager
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.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical
- Cost estimation & benchmarking
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Quantity surveying & cost planning
- Contract management (FIDIC, NEC)
- Financial modeling & project controls tools (e.g., Primavera, SAP)
Leadership
- Stakeholder management at executive level
- Program leadership and team management
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Commercial Acumen
- Strong understanding of project economics
- Negotiation and dispute management
- Procurement strategy expertise
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred)
- 10–15+ years of experience in capital projects, construction, or infrastructure
- Professional certifications preferred:
- MRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
Typical Industries
- Infrastructure (transport, rail, energy)
- Real estate & commercial development
- Oil & gas / energy transition
- Industrial & manufacturing
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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