Location: Manchester, UK (with hybrid working options)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Due to increased demand and ambitious growth plans, we are seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors or Senior Cost Managers to join a dynamic team within a consultancy organisation. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in the Infrastructure sector (Water, Power, Utilities, Rail or Aviation).
This is an opportunity to work with high-profile clients, enhance your consultancy expertise, and expand your sector experience. We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to supporting personal and professional growth for our team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Management -
* Act as the primary Cost Manager, ensuring project budgets are effectively monitored and controlled.
* Provide accurate cost forecasting, reporting, and monitoring to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
* Identify, manage, and report cost variances, ensuring contract cash flow is accurate and timely.
Contract Administration -
* Administer various contracts, including NEC3 (Option C) and NEC4, in line with project objectives and governance policies.
* Manage contract changes effectively, ensuring best practices are adopted throughoutthe project lifecycle.
* Ensure all contractual applications are prepared and submitted correctly and on time.
Collaboration and Delivery -
* Work collaboratively with client and contractor teams to achieve project deliverables and KPIs.
* Contribute to programme performance, cost control, and value engineering initiatives.
* Drive improvements
Qualifications/ Requirements:
* You could be working as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager (5+ years experience) for either a Construction Consultancy, Contractor or working Client side - Must have strong understanding/ working experience of NEC3/4 contracts focussing on Infrastructure projects (could be Utilities, Highways, Aviation, Rail, Power/ Energy/ Renewables, Nuclear or similar sector)
* Education: Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
* Professional Memberships: Ideally MRICS, MCIPS, or working towards similar (desirable)