Construction Cost Control Manager

• Implement robust cost control systems and processes to track actual expenditure against approved budgets from estimate to final account.
• Lead and support on value engineering (VE) initiatives by providing clear cost breakdowns and challenging specifications and construction methodologies to achieve cost savings without compromising design quality or functionality.
• Manage directly and/or support the project manager to negotiate variations, change orders, and final accounts with contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Prepare and present detailed financial project reports and cost summaries to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Process all cost functions through the approved Enterprise Cost Management System [ACONEX at time of writing] including submission of and inputting contract data and documentation.
• Drive the change management process through the cost management systems.
• Support the project manager in the successful delivery of projects.

• Support and/or Lead on Category Procurement Management activity ensuring clear RFIs and RFQs Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and pricing agreements to secure best value, ensure supply continuity and compliance.
• Benchmark current material specifications and supplier performance internally and externally to drive continuous improvement
• Proactively challenge internal stakeholder specifications to identify and eliminate over-engineered or inefficient items
• Manage the purchasing process for bulk stock and specialized equipment, balancing supply constraints with material requirements.
• Develop and manage tender documentation (Bills of Quantities, Scope of Works) for main contractors and specialist trades.
• Assist and sometimes lead on Procurement with the financial evaluation of tender submissions and contract negotiations to ensure best commercial terms.
• Benchmark costs against industry standards and previous projects, specifically within the airport/retail sector.

Administration and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all internal financial controls, corporate governance, and airport-specific financial/contractual regulations.
• Oversee contract administration duties, ensuring accurate and timely payment certification and cash flow management.
• Desirable - BS degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Construction, Civil Engineering, or equivalent related qualification/certification or working towards.
• More than 5 years of Cost & Purchasing experience with analytical abilities and skills to conduct analysis on RFI/RFQ/Industries/Markets preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentations skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and ERP systems.
• Must be organized and able to manage time well, handling multiple tasks and projects.

• Frequent sitting
• Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Limited travel or overnight
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Frequent travel or overnight; including international
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Typically, indoors
• Typically, at a consistent temperature
• Lift 0-25 lbs.
• Use of fine motor hand functions

We can’t wait to meet you so apply today!

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.

WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

WHSmith prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located.

WH Smith is committed to employing a diverse workforce.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.

It is about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with a merchandising software platform