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Director @ A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd | Experienced Recruiter
Cost Manager - assistant to senior level.
We are looking for an assistant to senior level Cost Managers for a national consultancy in Milton Keynes.
Working on a range of industry-leading schemes, they operate within sectors including education, healthcare, leisure, retail, and residential. Most workload involves refurbishment, with a prominent focus on the retail sector.
Benefits include:
* Salary £30-65,000 (depending on experience)
* All expenses covered for work purposes
* Hybrid working – 2-3 days in office & home
* Flexible hours: 8.30 to 5, with options to start earlier or finish earlier
* Private health insurance, with family coverage options
* Open plan office environment
* Informal working atmosphere
* Autonomous workload management
* Opportunities for progression
* RICS support
The role
You will join a team of 19, working in a modern, open-plan office environment.
The focus will be on refurbishment and fit-out works for one large client, including condition improvement projects such as re-roofing and fire upgrades in education schemes.
Primarily office-based, with client visits approximately once a week.
Job Objectives:
* Build professional, friendly relationships with clients, acting as an extension of their team
* Manage subcontractor tendering and cost reviews
* Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion within budget
* Proactively monitor and manage cost variances and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications
* Collaborate with clients and contractors to deliver project KPIs, including schedule, cost control, and value engineering
* Negotiate and finalize project accounts
The ideal candidate
Experience in cost management or quantity surveying, preferably in main contracting or consultancy roles.
Refurbishment experience, including walls, ceilings, floors, and M&E works, is essential.
Ability to work at pace on fast-turnaround projects.
Interested? Please visit www.adsconstructionpersonnelltd.com/vacancies to view all current opportunities.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industry
* Construction
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