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Associate Director
South East London

We are seeking an Associate Director for well known Cost Management consultancy who specialise in Healthcare projects across the UK. The client require someone from an electrical bias, with a strong background in pre-contract work and cost planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-contract cost management of major healthcare projects from feasibility through to contract award.
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost plans throughout all RIBA design stages.
• Produce elemental cost estimates and benchmarking using current market intelligence.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients to support informed investment decisions.
• Manage cost planning, value engineering and option appraisals without compromising project objectives.
• Review and challenge design proposals to ensure cost efficiency and commercial viability.
• Develop procurement strategies and advise on appropriate contract and tendering approaches.
• Lead the preparation of tender documentation, pricing schedules and bills of quantities where appropriate.
• Evaluate tender returns, prepare tender reports and negotiate with contractors.
• Manage project risk, contingency allowances and cost forecasting throughout the design process.
• Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Provide specialist commercial advice relating to Electrical MEP systems within complex healthcare environments.
• Mentor and develop Cost Managers and Senior Cost Managers, promoting technical excellence across the team.
• Support business development activities, client relationship management and work-winning opportunities.
• Contribute to resource planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent is preferred.
• Significant experience within a consultancy environment delivering major construction projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in pre-contract cost management and cost planning.
• Extensive experience delivering healthcare projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical MEP systems and associated construction costs.
• Excellent understanding of procurement routes, tendering strategies and standard forms of contract.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present commercial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing commercial teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on acute hospitals, specialist healthcare facilities or complex clinical environments.
• Knowledge of HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and healthcare design standards.
• Experience of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Familiarity with digital cost management tools and cost planning software.
• Experience supporting business development and framework appointments.

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