Cost Manager (Transport and utilities)

Our client are a well known consultancy who support a number of clients on major projects and programmes across the UK.

They work extensively in the transport and utilities sector and are ideally looking for candidates with consulting experience or looking for industry experience.

They are looking for experienced Cost Managers and Quantity Surveyors to join their business at a really exciting time of growth!

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days on site per week.  You will need to be happy to go to client sites across the South West.

• Establish relationships with clients to gain their trust and buy in through the project delivery.
• Administer a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Proactively monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Administer contracts and manage contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
• Drive improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
• Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

• Experience as a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor in either a consulting or industry role within the transport or utilities sector.
• Direct experience of deploying cost management systems and process on major programmes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the NEC3 form of contract (Options A, C & E)
• Knowledge of risk management techniques.
• Technical knowledge of construction methods and techniques
• Ability to complete many tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines or with multiple and changing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build professional relationships quickly.
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership (i.e RICS)

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Personal Accident Cover.
• 25 days holiday (+ x8 public holidays).

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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