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Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents.
We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients. We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to develop sustainable, long-term solutions for our clients.
The Role
As a Senior Consultant - Cost Manager, you will lead cost management services within the utilities and defence sectors. Your expertise will ensure projects are delivered within budget and meet client expectations through effective cost control, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Cost Control & Forecasting: Lead cost management strategies, ensuring projects stay within budget and on track
* Client-Focused Service Delivery: Provide tailored cost management solutions for utilities and defence clients
* Cost Reporting & Performance Analysis: Prepare and deliver cost reports, ensuring financial goals are met
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate cost-related risks to ensure budget adherence
* Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and mentor a team, ensuring alignment across project controls functions
Apply to DAS if you want to work on varied, complex projects within a business that values your development, where no two days are alike, and where you'll have a tangible impact on critical infrastructure in the UK.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
We're looking for someone with the following qualifications and experience:
* Education & Experience: Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field with 5+ years in cost management
* Cost Management Expertise: Experience in cost estimation, control, and reporting, ideally in utilities or defence sectors
* Project Management Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or APM certification preferred
* Analytical & Technical Skills: Proficiency in project controls tools (e.g., Excel, @Risk and VOSE) and cost control methodologies
* Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams
Don't meet all the job requirements, but like the sound of us and the projects we work on? Get in touch anyway - we are always keen to hear from talented, solutions-led individuals at all career stages and might have the perfect role for you.
Benefits
In return for your project management skills, we offera genuinely people focussed culture. DAS is dedicated to offering more than just a job. We're committed to cultivating your professional development and success. Employee wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking. We actively support a healthy work-life balance and champion workplace flexibility, enabling you to prioritise the things that matter to you.
* Attractive salary, reflective of skills and experience
* Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dentalcare
* Death-in-service and income protection schemes
* 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities
* Discretionary office closure over Christmas
* Personal carbon offset through company scheme
* Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy
DAS is an Equal Opportunities employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. We commit to providing equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, and all those seeking employment at DAS.
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Consulting
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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