At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor project finances and ensure effective cost management on diverse projects.
- Company: Join Pick Everard, a company passionate about sustainability and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy agile working, 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, and professional development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Cost Management and eligibility for security clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Cost Manager
- Our Opportunity
Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment.
Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.
Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression?
Would you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK?
Do you want to work in a culture where success is shared and celebrated together?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!
We’re on an exciting growth journey and are looking for a driven, enthusiastic Cost Manager to join our team in Porton Down, working on our DSTL account.
You’ll be part of a core team supporting a programme of works ranging from £5m and beyond on a variety of projects.
Please note that due to this role being for a Government client, security clearance will be required, and this will be undertaken once you have secured the role.
You must be a British national to be eligible to undergo the security clearance process.
Your core responsibilities will include
- Act as the Construction Cost Consultant to monitor the project finances and contractual relationships, ensuring the financial position of construction projects is controlled effectively.
- Carry out regular valuations and present detailed analysis information on the cost of particular elements of work on a periodic basis to enable payment for those works to be made.
- Advise on commercial matters and procurement strategy, as well as contractual claims and legal matters.
- Manage costs to ensure project budgets are not exceeded, acting as financial advisor whilst monitoring progress for the client.
- Attend meetings to provide highlight reports as requested by the project manager to communicate your findings.
About You
Our ideal Cost Manager will have
- Relevant qualification/experience in Cost Management within a consultancy environment.
- Must be eligible to achieve/already have SC Clearance.
- Defence experience and/or work on Government accounts would be beneficial.
- Desire to work closely with a strong on-site presence with both Pick Everard colleagues and DSTL stakeholders.
- Strong ability to manage day-to-day programming and planning.
- Excellent client communication, report writing, and project-level presentation skills.
- MRICS/Chartered Surveyor status beneficial.
Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.
What we offer
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.
- Career and Professional Development.
- Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
- Stakeholder pension.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Eyecare Scheme.
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process.
If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at careers@pickeverard. co. uk.
We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.
Agencies
We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners.
However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time.
Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.
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