Manager - Cost Modelling

ABOUT SQUARCLE / THE TEAM

Squarcle is a growing strategy, supply chain and digital consultancy focused on helping organisations improve performance, solve complex challenges and deliver lasting change. Our people are central to everything we do, and we are proud to foster a collaborative, inclusive and people-first culture.
Our expertise spans three core capabilities: Procurement & Supply Chain, Enterprise Digitisation & Change, and Digital. These capabilities bring together specialist knowledge, proven methodologies, and innovative tools, while providing a strong framework for the continued professional development of our people.

Much of our client work is multidisciplinary, bringing together expertise from across Squarcle to deliver better outcomes. Digital is at the heart of this approach, helping us deliver solutions that are faster, smarter, and built for the future.

Our Digital capability comprises three specialist areas: Data & AI, Product Development, and Technology & Cyber Services. Together, they help clients modernise their operations, unlock greater value from technology and data, and build more resilient organisations.
Within Data & AI, we take an outcome-focused approach to helping organisations maximise the value of their data:

• Data Strategy turns fragmented information into a trusted organisational asset through effective governance, architecture, and data management.
• Platforms & Engineering delivers secure, scalable technology foundations that enable analytics, automation and AI.
• Business Intelligence creates accessible, insight-led solutions that enable better, faster decision-making.
• Data Science & AI applies advanced analytics, automation, simulation and machine learning to solve complex problems, uncover opportunities and improve productivity.

Our Data & AI team brings together subject matter experts who work closely with the Digital Capability Lead and colleagues across the wider business. Working collaboratively or independently, the Cost Modelling Manager will engage directly with clients, both on-site and remotely, using data, evidence and specialist expertise to help solve some of their most complex and interesting challenges.

Squarcle is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are valued. We are building a diverse, talented, and high-performing team that works together to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.
JOB OVERVIEW / INTRODUCTION
The Cost Modelling Manager is responsible for leading a team of consultants delivering large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement creative optimisation and transformation solutions for globally established organisations.
Working with managers, senior consultants and consultants across individual programmes and internally to develop lasting relationships, and to provide data driven insight through cost estimating and modelling techniques.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary duties of the Manager - Cost Modelling include:

• Lead the delivery of client engagements including engagement planning, budgeting, mobilisation, deliverable design, and content.
• Provide leadership in the design, build, and deployment of cost modelling and estimating products, ensuring they align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable business value.
• Act as a subject matter authority on all aspects of cost estimating and modelling, bridging technical and commercial considerations to deliver value for money.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify operational inefficiencies and areas for improvement within the organisation.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimise processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Utilise various analytical tools and methodologies to extract insights from large datasets and present actionable recommendations to management.
• Identifying and analysing trends and patterns in client cost data to anticipate potential issues or opportunities.
• Work with senior clients to ensure buy-in for deliverables.
• Programme manage delivery teams to ensure on-time, quality delivery of work with engagement risk identified and elevated early.
• Participate in business development by
  • developing and maintaining relationships with key clients,
  • identifying opportunities
  • leading the development of proposals and bids
  • contribute to the proposal pricing strategies.
• Develop new propositions, methodologies and thought leadership.
• Actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities and provide leadership and support for delivery teams and staff.
• Support the internal staffing process.
• Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for performance appraisees.
• Lead, coach and mentor team members.

SECONDARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Secondary duties of the Manager - Cost Modelling include:

• Commit to continuous development by supporting the organisation of team events, training sessions and recruitment activities.
• Carry out other duties as specified by Senior Management and the Digital Capability Lead.
• Actively participate and support Data and AI related BD activities such as Bids and framework applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

• Degree level qualification
• 5+ years of professional experience working in a consulting environment
• Deep knowledge of delivering complex transformation, strategy or performance excellence programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Government procurement lifecycles.
• Lead the design, build and maintenance of complex Life Cycle Cost (LCC) models.
• Experience utilising statistical modelling techniques and industry recognised toolsets.
• Experience in managing and influencing executive-level internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Advanced MS excel, risk modelling, communication, presentation and IT skills.
• Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a security check.

DESIRABLE

• Industry recognised professional qualifications within a related field (ICEEA, ACostE).
• Awareness of Aqua Book, HM Treasury Green Book and JSP 507 compliance for cost modelling.
• Experience as a cost consultant in DE&S, CAAS, wider MOD or public sector organisation.

What we offer We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect as part of the team:

• Generous leave package
  • 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays - increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years
  • You’ll also get five extra days for your 5 and 10-year anniversaries
  • Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.
• Private medical insurance
  • Provided once you’ve completed your probation.
• Recognition and rewards
  • £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires
  • Performance-related awards
  • Milestone and life-event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments
• Development & learning
  • Annual training week abroad
  • Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business
• Travel & wellbeing
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted travel through funded railcards
• Pension
  • Our pension provider is NOW Pensions; pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee
• Maternity Package
  • 6 months full pay

We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow. Our working hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.
Apply now and take the next step toward doing work that matters, with a team that’s shaping the future of supply chain consulting.
Want to learn more about who we are and how we work? Our Recruitment Booklet gives you a deeper insight into our culture, values, and what it’s like to be part of our team. It also explains our grading structure, so you can understand how roles are positioned, how progression works, and what we look for at each level, helping you decide if we’re the right fit for you and you’re the right fit for us. 251219_Recruitment-Brochure-updates-Pages-and-Spreads_IG.pdf
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship. Privacy Policy - Squarcle Consulting Ltd. We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. We embrace differences and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications, regardless of gender, background, and race.