Senior Cost Manager

I\’m currently working in partnership with a leading consulting and infrastructure firm with the crucial hire of a Senior Cost Manager into one of their offices in Scotland.

Senior Cost Manager

£60,000- £65,000 per annum + benefits

Location: Glasgow (preferred) or Edinburgh office

Hybrid 3 days site/office, 2 days home working

Main Duties

• Lead on projects from a Cost Management perspective from inception to completion
• NEC 3/4 contract administration
• Production of cost estimates, cost plans, procurement and tendering advice, through to post-contract delivery of valuations, change control, reporting and final account
• Provide effective support, mentoring and line management to Project Surveyors, Graduates and Apprentices
• Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client\’s satisfaction
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the project team.

Key

• Ideally chartered MRICS
• Proven experience in Cost Management gained within a construction consultancy setting, or client side
• Refurbishment and new build project experience within Education (Higher or University) and Healthcare (capital works)
• Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
• NEC3 or NEC4 accredited, working with NEC Project Manager
• Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying/ Cost Management
• Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise digital measurement, cost planning and tender documentation tools
• BPSS clearance may be needed

Additional Information

• Benefits include – pension, support for future and well-being, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, volunteering days
• No car allowance at this grade