Project Cost Consultant

As a Project Cost Consultant you will be part of a team managing pre and post contract activities ranging from managing procurements and project finances to undertaking estimates and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget constraints. You will begin to develop specialist knowledge and be responsible for a part of a project. You will be encouraged to support team members and play a part in growing the business through participation in the firm's wider initiatives. The key responsibilities of the role will include: Procurement Understanding of core procurement and contract options Ability to take market soundings, establish potential supply chain, report their results and develop inputs into procurement strategy. Experience of developing and preparing a full suite of tender documents. Ability to lead a tender evaluation process which may include, reviewing and analysing tender returns, chairing evaluation/consensus meetings and drafting Tender Reports for client approval. Supporting with negotiating and collating contract documents with Client teams and Contractors. Stakeholder engagement experience with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong report writing, production and presentation skills including ability to use relevant role related software. Post-Contract Cost Management: Ability to monitor construction budgets, preparing and presenting detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis to the team member or the Client. Experience of managing post-contract change control (preferably NEC contracts) Undertake assessment of works completed for application for payments. Negotiate and prepare final accounts. Identify and assess potential risks associated with construction projects, developing strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks. Provide proactive advice to project teams on risk-related issues to avoid disputes and delays. Ability to use CostX as a measurement tool Conduct accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including measurement and consideration of all project factors to inform rates throughout the design stage. Knowledge and ability to prepare and deliver cost plans. Analyse and evaluate the potential cost impact of design changes Undertake market testing of costs, including liaising with specialist subcontractors and suppliers. knowledge and ability to develop plans to analyse and to bridge gaps resulting from a benchmarking exercise. Able to undertake detailed reconciliations tracking cost movement from stage to stage About You Degree qualified. MRICS preferred, but not essential. We will support the training required to gain your professional qualification. Pre and post contract experience. Experience of working under construction contract terms and conditions, preferably NEC. Previous experience within a consultancy environment (desirable but not essential) Experience on large scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the energy and utility sector. Able to work on own initiative. A strategic thinker with broad problem-solving skills. Experience working in a client focused environment with a personal commitment to the delivery of excellent client service. Able to demonstrate an understanding of market issues and events and their impact. Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved in business wide initiatives. Previous experience of Microsoft platforms. Can work closely with internal teams, the client, and project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination. Gardiner