Cost Controls Manager

Delivering what we promise
Morrison Water Services are looking to recruit a Cost Control Manager to work on our Southern Water contract. The role will be area based, but will include working on Clean Water Mains Replacement Programme, covering the whole Southern Area Region, including Isle of Wight.
General
Manage and co-ordinate the use of cost systems and processes, providing Framework level support and maintaining regular liaison and with all stake holders

Team Working

- Encourage and develop a culture of commercial/cost awareness within the team
- Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
- Provide support and guidance to team on cost management systems
- Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff

Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability
Commercial Services Delivery

- Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
- Be Framework point of contact for Internal and external stakeholders, attending meetings as required to understand requirements and developments in Cost management systems, processes and reporting.
- Liaise with senior management and divisional finance teams to co-ordinate and support wider commercial team to ensure consistent approach across Framework in respect of:
- Sharing best practice
- Capturing Savings (cost control / cost mitigation)
- Utilisation of the costing system
- Cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements
- Contract/Cross Contract Cost Transfers
- Applications for Payment
- Internal and external Audit and Cost Assurance requirements
- Maintain Central Overhead CVR's, including management and processing of all contract / cross cost contract Transfers
- Preparation and submission of monthly Contract Level Application for payment, with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
- Maintain Framework Level Application for Payment, Invoice and Retention trackers.
- Preparation and support in the production of Contract level Cash Management, including WIP Reporting and cash flow forecasts for senior management.
- Positive engagement with Client equivalent position essential.
- Adherence it Group procedures

Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager

- Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.

Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives

General (All Staff)

- Participate in, and positively promote, behavioural programmes.
- Manage the performance of all staff assigned to you in accordance with legislation and company procedures.

- Undertake any reasonable duties expected of you.
- Attend and engage fully in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate
- Carry out all work in accordance with health and safety and any other legal requirements.
- Participate in team/business meetings as necessary.
- Participate and engage fully in company appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and the wider group's performance.

This job description is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. It is an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended to reflect the changing needs of the organisation

- Assess information within normal areas of responsibility; question evidence and findings in order to highlight and communicate issues.
- Convey straightforward information with accuracy; have the ability to listen and ask questions to clarify understanding as necessary.
- Be aware that customer and supplier standards must be met within time and cost constraints.
- Have the capacity and willingness to go along with change while having consideration for other perspectives.
- Demonstrate a rational approach to decision making, assessing data within laid down guidelines; Discuss problems / issues and suggest possible solutions.
- Be able to work systematically within clear guidelines / set goals and strive to achieve required results consistently. Identify and pursue new stretching targets
- Recognise the need for personal development, identifies and discusses development and training needs with manager.
- Appreciate the time, cost and quality implications of the role.
- Lead by example on projects by flagging up commercial risks and opportunities on an ongoing basis and strive to improve performance.
- Be willing and have the desire to improve on current situations. The capacity to review actions and to identify and communicate efficiency / process improvements.

Have an appreciation/look to broaden knowledge of how their role contributes to wider strategic and commercial goals of the Group.

Build and maintain good working relationships with people of all levels

- Assess information within normal areas of responsibility; question evidence and findings in order to highlight and communicate issues.
- Convey straightforward information with accuracy; have the ability to listen and ask questions to clarify understanding as necessary.
- Be aware that customer and supplier standards must be met within time and cost constraints.
- Have the capacity and willingness to go along with change while having consideration for other perspectives.
- Demonstrate a rational approach to decision making, assessing data within laid down guidelines; Discuss problems / issues and suggest possible solutions.
- Be able to work systematically within clear guidelines / set goals and strive to achieve required results consistently. Identify and pursue new stretching targets
- Recognise the need for personal development, identifies and discusses development and training needs with manager.
- Appreciate the time, cost and quality implications of the role.
- Lead by example on projects by flagging up commercial risks and opportunities on an ongoing basis and strive to improve performance.
- Be willing and have the desire to improve on current situations. The capacity to review actions and to identify and communicate efficiency / process improvements.
- Have an appreciation/look to broaden knowledge of how their role contributes to wider strategic and commercial goals of the Group.

Build and maintain good working relationships with people of all levels
Extensive experience within a similar role and demonstrable experience within the utilities sector
Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint
Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial/support services background

M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.

Company car or Allowance and Fuel Card with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars
- Private Health Care
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to progress in a successful company
- Life Assurance
- The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
- The ability to partake in Payroll giving
- Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity policy
- Cycle to work Scheme

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