CMR
Cost Management
ProjectControlsCostImprovementLead
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“Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead at CMR. Skills: cost improvement framework, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Lead the development and implementation of a structured cost improvement framework across the Programme.. Establish procedures, processes, tools, reporting and training to support consistent delivery of cost improvement activity.”
Industry & Context.
solutions-driven mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience implementing processes and systems on large, complex infrastructure projects., understanding of Project Controls and cost management principles., Experience facilitating workshops and working with multidisciplinary teams., Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., Delivery-focused and solutions-driven mindset., Full right to work in the UK
Nice to Have
Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement experience., Experience within Project Controls assurance activities., Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts., Professional membership such as AACE, APM or PMI., Experience working in nuclear or highly regulated environments.
What You'll Do.
Lead the development and implementation of a structured cost improvement framework across the Programme.
reporting and training to support consistent delivery of cost improvement activity.
Facilitate cost improvement workshops and reviews with multidisciplinary teams.
track and report potential and realised cost efficiencies
value opportunities and avoided cost impacts across the programme lifecycle.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Project Controls, Delivery, Finance, HR and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment with existing processes.; Facilitate cost improvement workshops and reviews with multidisciplinary teams.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Process & Methodology
implementing processes and systems on large, complex infrastructure projects, Project Controls
Full Job Description
🌟 Position: Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead 📍 Location: Hybrid with 2-3 office days in London 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We are currently seeking an experienced Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead to join a dynamic, award-winning team. This role will support one of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes in the UK today, helping to establish a structured approach to improving cost performance, identifying value opportunities and supporting more efficient delivery across a major programme environment. As a Project Controls Cost Improvement Lead, you’ll play a key role within a nationally significant infrastructure programme that will shape the UK’s long-term energy landscape. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement and embed a structured cost improvement framework, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to identify, quantify and realise opportunities across the project lifecycle. About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries. Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What’s in it for you? · At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. · If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast. · We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. · Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real d
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