Senior Cost Manager - DSTL

Pick Everard are looking to appoint a knowledgeable Senior Cost Manager to lead and shape our offering at Porton Down, Salisbury.

We work across an array of sectors to include defence, commercial, residential, education and healthcare, however in this role, you will be based at our Porton Down office, and be delivering for one of our prestigious DSTL clients.

Working closely with the team, you will prepare cost estimates, contract documents and reports.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an exciting sector, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to make your mark within a growing consultancy, with a clear route for progression and plenty of career development opportunities.

Please note, we offer agile working, which will see you working from the office on an average of 3 days per week.

In this role, you will need to have security clearance., * Large and/or complex project runner with responsibility for project cost control

• Ensures accurate provision of cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract documents and reports

• Carries out audits/cost checks/reviews of construction and FM contracts

• Liaises directly with Clients

• Leads bid process and undertakes business development

• Resources own jobs, undertakes team supervision and monitors internal costs

• Manages less experienced staff on a day-to-day basis

• Runs Design Team meetings, reports on and gives advice on cost control matters

Are you an experienced Cost Manager looking to take a step up in your career? Or are you a Senior Cost Manager wanting to gain valuable experience?

Do you want to work on a diverse range of exciting projects?

Are you looking to work within a team of collaborative, talented Cost Managers as part of a growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy?, Our ideal Senior Cost Manager must have:

• Chartership with post chartered relevant experience.

• Membership of RICS

• Security clearance or qualified to achieve SC

• A strong track record in a consultancy Quantity Surveying role, including cost management of building projects, feasibility/option studies, detailed cost planning, post contract cost management

• Thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of Building Contracts including JCT and NEC3

It would be nice for you to have:

• Experience working within the defence sector

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working

• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave

• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan

• Professional subscriptions

• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

• Stakeholder pension