Enthusiastic Trainee Cost Manager in the Construction Industry
Are you an ambitious individual seeking a career in cost management in the construction industry? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Cost Manager to join our Retail Large Works Team at our Peterborough Branch.
Whether you have a construction background or are looking to pursue a management course, this role will provide you with comprehensive training and growth opportunities. Join our thriving team and help to shape our future with an exceptional career at Princebuild.
If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, company vehicle, corporate clothing, generous long service award scheme, employee profit share scheme, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, finish early on Fridays, additional holiday awarded after 2 years' of continuous service, departmental perks and bonuses.
* Positive working environment, Princebuild Founders Trust, health and wellbeing support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
* Excellent career progression, continuous training and development, investment in community projects through Princebuild Foundation.
* Equal Opportunities, Positive about disabled people and Investors in People accredited company.
* Fantastic variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year.
What We Need
* Quantity Surveyor Degree or Professional Qualification accredited by RICS.
* GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English Language, Literacy and Numeracy.
* Minimum of 3 years experience within a similar environment would be advantageous but not essential.
* Experience of working within a similar environment would be advantageous but not essential.
* Proficient in Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
* IOSH Managing Safely/SMSTS.
* NEBOSH.
* CSCS Card.
* Exceptional leadership skills.
* Competent in the use of a range of IT packages.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part of the team.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
* Willingness to undertake training programmes as deemed necessary by the Company.
* Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up to date knowledge.
* You must hold a full current UK driving licence and have had 6 months driving experience since passing your test.
* Due to the nature of our works, the Company requires all employees to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This will include a check against the Children and Adults Barred List. Given that client vetting requirements vary and change, you may be required to undergo a variety of vetting checks for our clients during your employment and this may result in further checks at intervals determined by the Company and in accordance with applicable regulations.
We look forward to you working with us!
Job Description
Reporting to our Commercial Contracts Manager (Retail), the Trainee Cost Manager will be offering support in commercially managing varying sized commercial and retail projects of a construction and refurbishment nature. Based at our Peterborough Branch, the role will mainly cover the Midlands, East Anglia, South East and London areas.
The Trainee Cost Manager will assist with advice and report on all commercial and financial aspects of the projects and contracts allowing projects to be delivered safely, timely, within budget and to the highest level of satisfaction of our clients.
Responsibilities
* Engagement with subcontractors and suppliers, inviting them to tender and answer enquiries.
* Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
* Liaise with Project / Site Managers on suppliers regarding price, proven history, availability etc.
* Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract accounts.
* Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people.
* Produce relevant monthly reports for the Project Manager e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate.
* Provide advice and support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources.
* Give feedback to Senior Project Manager with regard to contract pricing, projected profit/loss, pricing omissions etc.
* Ability to challenge resources and costs.
* Maintaining deadlines in line with requirements.
* Assist with accurate monthly forecasting.
* Provide support for the Senior Project Manager in terms of data input etc.
* Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client representatives and subcontractors as required.
* Carry out detailed inspections across sites to monitor progress and financially assess.
* Produce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposes.
* Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors in a timely manner.
* Produce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposes.
* Prepare and evaluate construction and development tenders from information provided by clients, architects, engineers and other design consultants.
* Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress.
Terms
The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the Commercial Contracts Manager/Directors discretion.
This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week. This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.
07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday to Thursday
07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday
Personal Competencies
* Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
* Present a professional image and promote the Princebuild brand.
* Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company’s priorities.
* Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and respond appropriately to required needs.
* Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and perceived impact these decisions have on others.
* Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
* Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part of the team.
* Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
* Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.
* Aware of own impact on others and takes people's feelings and needs into consideration.
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