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Associate Director - Cost Management We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Associate Director - Cost Management to join a growing consultancy team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to take a leading role across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Northern Ireland and the wider island of Ireland. You will work directly with clients, project teams and senior stakeholders across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments . Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial and cost management of projects from pre- to post-contract. Prepare cost estimates, cost plans and tender documentation. Provide procurement advice, tender analysis and recommendations. Manage valuations, change control, cost reporting and final accounts. Provide contract administration and commercial management advice. Lead risk management and value engineering activities. Develop strong, long-term client relationships. Support business development and fee management. Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior team members. About You Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline. MRICS preferred , although candidates working towards professional qualification will be considered. Strong pre- and post-contract experience. Experience working with construction contracts such as JCT, NEC or similar . Previous consultancy experience is highly desirable. Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Proven leadership and team development experience. Excellent commercial, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience across multiple sectors would be advantageous. Strong Microsoft Office skills; CostX experience is desirable. A track record of business development and developing client relationships. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Private healthcare, car allowance and fuel card. Clear progression opportunities towards Director and Shareholder level . Diverse projects and high-profile clients. Professional membership and career development support. Training, mentoring and access to a wider professional network. Opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

A leading engineering contractor delivering MEICA solutions to the water and wastewater sector is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join its growing team in Hemel Hempstead. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects across water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations, process installations and associated MEICA works. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving commercial performance across a portfolio of projects, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, risk management and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role would require travel to Northern Ireland every 2 weeks. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of multiple water and wastewater MEICA projects. Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost reporting. Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiations and account management. Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts. Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities. Support project delivery teams with commercial guidance and decision-making. Manage compensation events, variations and change control processes. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders. Mentor and support commercial team members where required. Candidate Requirements Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline. Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Strong background in water, utilities, civil engineering, M&E or MEICA projects. Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles. Demonstrable experience managing project costs from award through to final account. Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams. Desirable Experience Water and wastewater treatment project experience. Experience working within framework contracts. Professional membership or chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent). What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on major water infrastructure projects. Long-term career development and progression opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Secure pipeline of work within a growing sector.