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Senior Cost Manager - UK

Job Posted: 10 days ago

  • Salary: Competitive

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: England

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

We are hiring multiple Senior Cost Managers (Senior Quantity Surveyors) on a permanent basis to support one of the UKs leading construction consultancy who have over 130+ years in the industry. They provide a wide range of services to clients globally within the real estate, infrastructure, and construction sectors. This opportunity will allow you to work on the UK most prestigious infrastructure projects and gain exposure to multiple sectors such as: Rail, Utilities, Defence, Healthcare and Infrastructure. • Salary is competitive and negotiable - depending on relevant experience (Position does include a car allowance and great benefits package) • UK Wide – Flexbile on location - Client has 13 Offices across the UK (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites) • Permanent with flexible working and core hours Role: Senior Cost Managers / Senior Quantity Surveyors will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account. Opportunity to be involved in various infrastructure projects across a portfolio of clients. Previous NEC Contracts experience is essential and experience of working on UK based projects. Key Responsibilities: • Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements. • Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures. • Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies. • Cost planning. • Cost-in-use studies. • Advising on and implementing procurement strategies. • Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes. • Evaluating and reporting on tenders. • Valuing completed work and arranging for payments. • Settling final accounts. • Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects. • Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent. • Producing and presenting reports to Customers. • Preparing bids for services. • Managing service delivery for profit. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Proven experience in cost management following MRICS qualification. • Strong expertise in cost estimating and planning. • Comprehensive understanding of construction methods and materials. • Practical experience with construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract management. • Proficiency in post-contract cost management processes. • Ability to manage construction contracts effectively, serving as both Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • A methodical mindset and structured approach to tasks. • Strong organizational abilities with adaptability to dynamic environments. • Proficient in problem-solving, negotiation, financial management, and numeracy. • Advanced ICT skills, particularly in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Capability to interpret complex information and assess project requirements effectively. • Solid understanding of legislation related to building contracts. • A collaborative team player with a commitment to shared goals
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