Associate Cost Manager – Utilities

Kenton Black Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international consultancy is seeking a Senior/Associate Cost Manager specializing in utilities to lead diverse projects while fostering client relationships. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant utility infrastructure projects, ensuring excellence in cost planning and project delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their expertise to manage complex projects effectively. With a strong focus on career development and support, this position is perfect for professionals eager to advance in a dynamic and rewarding field. Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding results and making a real impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline.
• Strong technical delivery experience and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex utility infrastructure projects as main client contact.
• Provide procurement advice and ensure high standards of delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Planning

Stakeholder Management

Client Relationship Building

Procurement Advice

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Senior/Associate Cost Manager - Utilities
London (with hybrid working)
£80-120k

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced cost professional to join a leading international consultancy in a senior role.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Manager or Associate with utilities experience (electrical / power utilities a preference) to take responsibility for a variety of projects, acting as main client contact, while providing support to the existing team.

The successful candidate will join an established Cost Management offering as they continue their growth within a broad portfolio of real estate, digital and technical environments across EMEA.

The role will suit someone who has delivered a range of utility infrastructure projects and offers an excellent platform to progress, with a very supportive and robust career development structure.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline.
2. Strong technical delivery experience.
3. Membership of a relevant professional body.
4. Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner.
5. Strong feasibility and cost planning experience.
6. Experience of providing procurement advice, tender documentation, and post contract services.
7. Client facing, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery.
8. Able to build long-term relationships.
9. Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client.
10. Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts.
11. A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines.
12. A team player, outgoing, flexible, and career focussed.

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