I’m currently working in partnership with a leading consulting and infrastructure firm with the crucial hire of a Senior Cost Manager into one of their offices in Scotland.
Senior Cost Manager
£60,000- £65,000 per annum + benefits
Location: Glasgow (preferred) or Edinburgh office
Hybrid 3 days site/office, 2 days home working
Main Duties
- Lead on projects from a Cost Management perspective from inception to completion
- NEC 3/4 contract administration
- Production of cost estimates, cost plans, procurement and tendering advice, through to post-contract delivery of valuations, change control, reporting and final account
- Provide effective support, mentoring and line management to Project Surveyors, Graduates and Apprentices
- Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client’s satisfaction
- Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the project team.
Key
- Ideally chartered MRICS
- Proven experience in Cost Management gained within a construction consultancy setting, or client side
- Refurbishment and new build project experience within Education (Higher or University) and Healthcare (capital works)
- Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
- NEC3 or NEC4 accredited, working with NEC Project Manager
- Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying/ Cost Management
- Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise digital measurement, cost planning and tender documentation tools
- BPSS clearance may be needed
Additional Information
- Benefits include – pension, support for future and well-being, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, volunteering days
- No car allowance at this grade