Senior Cost Manager (Manchester Area)

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We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

Cumming Management Group , a Cost and Project Management Consultancy within the construction industry, provides a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors.

Cumming Management Group are seeking to recruit a Senior Cost Manager in Manchester.

The role of a Senior Cost Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of various projects
• Provide cost management services through pre and post contract process
• To support clients and the team in client presentation and new works
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established commercial/procurement/ contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Develop relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
• Drafting, advising and executing the procurement strategies

Key Attributes:

The ability to –

• Preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals
• Preparation of elemental cost plans
• Provide advice and opinion in respect of our client development plans and expectations
• Market testing of key elements for the developments
• Data analysis on design efficiencies, benchmark comparison
• Preparing and issuing tender documents
• Running tender processes including managing queries from tendering contractors
• Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments
• Managing change control in accordance with contracts
• Producing cost reports and cost forecasting
• Assisting project managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events
• Promote commercial awareness throughout project
• Advising and liaising with internal project and cost control team
• Developing Commercial Strategies

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Experience in hotel and residential projects desirable
• MRICS or working towards Chartered status
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Strong cost planning experience
• Experience of providing procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services
• Client facing, ensuring a high standard of delivery
• Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Cumming Management Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.