Senior Cost Manager / Senior Consultant

The primary purpose of this role is to enable the successful delivery of Major Projects’ capital program by providing expert portfolio support, strategic coordination, and data-driven insights.The role ensures that governance processes are effectively managed from submission through to final approval, while also supporting executive leadership through the preparation of high-quality materials and timely follow-up of actions.By leading the forward planning of Board and external approvals, developing robust capital delivery reports, and analysing complex cost and schedule data, the role contributes to informed decision-making and proactive risk management.It plays a critical part in raising standards across systems, processes, and capability, ultimately enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and performance of the entire capital delivery portfolio.Support the coordination of the approvals process from submission through to final approval across relevant governance forums.Assist in the preparation and coordination of periodic MG Executive Team meetings, including developing presentations and tracking follow-up actions.Contribute to the forward planning of Board and External Approval submissions, helping to ensure timelines are realistic and achievable.Assist in the preparation of capital delivery reports and presentations, including gathering and organizing required data and information.Conduct analysis and support the interrogation of cost and schedule metrics across multiple complex projects and programs.Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, systems, and capabilities related to cost, schedule, and risk management.Support the development and maintenance of data models that ensure accurate management of budgets, forecasts, schedules, and estimates.Analyse cost and schedule data to help identify trends and emerging issues, and support the management team in determining corrective actions and focus areas.Deliver high-quality and timely portfolio support services to all areas of Major Projects.