COST MANAGER
BRISTOL (Hybrid)
£45,000 - £55,000pa + excellent benefits package
OVERVIEW
I have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyor to work with leading global consultancy.
Based from their Bristol office, you will become a key member of our client's highly experienced commercial management team, helping to deliver professional cost advice to an enviable list of high-profile clients within the Residential, Defence and Government Property sectors.
Although the role will be based from their central Bristol office, they operate a very flexible hybrid working policy to ensure that they can encourage a good work / life balance for anyone based within the South West or South Wales regions.
About the role
You will work closely with our client’s other regional offices, forging strong working relationships, becoming part of their integrated project teams. You’ll be involved in a large portfolio of exciting development opportunities ranging from private to public sector, small scale to in excess of £100m and from feasibility and assessment stage through to completion. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously and as part of a wider thriving team, enhancing your existing skill set and ensuring your role and responsibilities remain diverse.
Key responsibilities will typically include:
Development of a cost plans for a complex project utilising Cost X estimating software
Advising design colleagues on the cost implications of alternative design options
Monthly reporting on cost movement to the Client
Engagement in Value Engineering and risk workshops and providing strategic cost advice to both
Advising on and supporting procurement of a contractors
Delivering the full range of construction stage cost management services
Building relationships with design colleagues, Client stakeholder and the Contractor
About you
Suitable candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification
Have or are working towards full membership of the RICS
Pre and post contract cost management experience, including setting budgets, manag- ing change, assessing risk and opportunity and procurement.
Experience of working as a Employers Agent, Project Monitoring Role would be benefi- cial.
Experience of working with NEC, JCT and bespoke forms of D&B Contracts.
Infrastructure and residential sector experience is preferable, but not essential as we are looking for experience across all sectors
Dependable and reliable
Professional and service focused on client satisfaction
Promotes confidence with clients and colleagues
Sound IT skills, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
Self-motivation to work collaboratively with virtual project teams
Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Rewards
Our client has long recognised that their success is built on the expertise and dedication of their employees. They provide a collaborative and flexible environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
They offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, car allowance, health cover and a range of flexible benefits including discounted childcare and retail vouchers, travel insurance and variable holiday (renewable annually).
As part of the agile working approach, they encourage working how and when suits employees to achieve a balance that works for them. They recognise that everyone’s needs and desires will be different