Senior Cost Manager (Senior Quantity Surveyor)

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Full time
Location: Manchester
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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Category:
We are hiring multiple Senior Cost Managers (Senior Quantity Surveyors) on a permanent basis to support one of the UK’s leading construction consultancies, which has 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's 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 (including a car allowance and a great benefits package). The position is based in London with hybrid working (a mixture of home, office, and client sites). This is a permanent position 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. There is an 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 is required.

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 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

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