Job Description
We are currently seeking a number of personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors, to join team, supporting our continuing growth and making the difference to our business
You will be a Cost Manager within our Infrastructure business working on a variety of client and projects and initiatives.
Job Objectives:
Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice
Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets
Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
Leading people and commissions as needed
Qualifications
Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:
Excellent communication
Contract Management
Cost Management
Change management and control
Valuation
Risk Management
Procurement
Estimating
Pricing
Reporting
Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude
Sharing best practice
People management
Commission management
Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.
