Senior Associate / Cost Consultants (Infrastructure)

Gardiner and Theobald LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate Cost Consultant. The ideal candidate will manage pre and post contract activities and contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects. This role requires a degree, five years of experience in quantity surveying, and strong leadership skills. The firm values diversity and promotes career development through training and support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience providing quantity surveying service on projects exceeding GBP 5m.
• Experience in both pre and post contract services.
• Experience working within a consultancy environment is strongly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre and post contract activities including procurement and project finances.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis for the Client.
• Identify and assess project risks, providing proactive advice to avoid disputes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Education

Degree qualified

MRICS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Associate/Senior Associate Cost Consultants (Infrastructure)

Department: Infrastructure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: G&T London

Description

We are currently looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to support with the growth of the business and the continued delivery of world class service to our diverse client base.

Our Cost and Commercial Management teams work across a variety of sectors, offering you the chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects with no sector boundaries while our focus on training and development creates the perfect environment in which to progress your career.

Working within a dedicated and dynamic cost team and reporting directly into senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to work on high profile projects across the infrastructure sector with a current primary focus on aviation projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience as the day-to-day project contact and who thrives on challenges and client facing roles, being both eager to learn and develop whilst also helping to drive forward our position as an industry leader. Your attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will be paramount to your success in the role and the overall success of the projects.

As an Associate/Senior Associate you will have a hand in the development of G&T as a business, building relationships externally and internally and playing a part in recruiting new talent. You will have a large involvement and responsibility in managing a team and multiple high profile projects including managing fee income, budget and resources

About the Role

As an Associate/Senior Associate your day to day will focus on managing pre and post contract activities ranging from managing procurements and project finances, to cost estimating and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget constraints. Your project experience will enable you to be responsible for a significant portion of projects. You will be encouraged to guide members of the team and play a part in growing the business through participation in the firm's wider initiatives.

Procurement

• Proficient understanding of core procurement and contract options (e.g., NEC 3/4).
• Ability to draft procurement strategies setting out how goods or services will be purchased focusing on achieving Client objectives.
• Ability to take market soundings, establish supplier bidding potential, conduct surveys, report their results and develop inputs into procurement strategy.
• Strong knowledge and experience undertaking compliant procurement events under Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015/UCR 2016).
• Knowledge of new Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
• Experience in developing and preparing a full suite of tender documents.
• Ability to lead a tender evaluation process which may include, reviewing and analysing tender returns, chairing evaluation/consensus meetings and drafting evaluation reports for client approval.
• Negotiating and collating contract documents with Client teams and Suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Exceptional report writing, production and presentation skills including ability to use relevant role related software.

Post-Contract Management:

• Manage project budget ensuring value for money and validation of costs through the use of appropriate benchmarks. Assess contractor's payment applications in accordance with the contract.
• Prepare and present detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis to the Client.
• Manage post-contract change control, including compensation events and claims (preferably NEC 3 & 4).
• Undertake assessment of works completed for application for payments.
• Negotiate and prepare final accounts.
• Manage the administration of contracts of varying forms and complexity, driving compliance and contractual performance.
• Manage all contract communication including creating and distributing action lists, meeting minutes, Early Warnings, Project Managers Instructions and Compensation Events, and accepting/rejecting Contractors Notifications.
• Manage the close-out of all assigned projects, implementing close-out plan(s) to ensure all defects are recorded, warranties received and contracts closed, as well as completion of financial close-out including provision of asset cost data for capitalisation purposes.

Cost Planning, Estimating and Benchmarking:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and remain within established financial parameters.
• Monitor costs of work done and report on budget variances, providing prompt and accurate financial information to the Client.
• Monitor project budget, pro-actively manage the changes on the project, including project risk registers and contingency with the project team. This will include accurate periodic reporting and presenting of cost data and Cost of Work Done (COWD), accounting for any variances against budget in all commercial reports.
• Conduct accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including measurement and consideration of all project factors to inform rates throughout the design stage.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare and deliver cost plans.
• Usage of specialist tools and techniques in undertaking cost estimating exercises with understanding of methods/systems used for data gathering, management, storage and keeping data relevant and current.
• Analyse and evaluate the potential financial impact of design changes, recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Undertake market testing of costs, including liaising with specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• knowledge and ability to develop plans to analyse and to bridge gaps resulting from a benchmarking exercise.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks associated with construction projects, developing strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks.
• Provide proactive advice to project teams on risk-related issues to avoid disputes and delays.

About You

• Degree qualified
• MRICS preferred, but not essential. Other professional qualifications or memberships desirable. We will support the training required to gain your professional qualification.
• Experience (typically associated with five years) providing full quantity surveying service on projects with a value of more than GBP 5m.
• Pre and post contract experience
• Experience of working under construction contract terms and conditions, preferably NEC or similar.
• Previous experience working within a consultancy environment strongly desirable.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• A strategic thinker with broad problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a client focused environment with a personal commitment to the delivery of excellent client service.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of market issues and events and their impact.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved in business initiatives.
• Experience of Microsoft platforms. Experience of SAP or similar cost and project control management software desirable.
• Proven Leadership skills providing guidance and advice to team members in their work and professional development.
• Can work closely with internal teams, the client, and project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of business development, management fee and recruitment.
• Experience working on projects within complex operating environments, including interfaces with passengers and the public
• Aviation & Rail experience preferred, other cross sector experience (desirable)

About Us

Collaboration, innovation, and support are at the core of everything we do. At G&T you will be joining a diverse team led by one of G&T's equity partners and a board member. Our partner-led model allows us to adopt bespoke approaches both in the service we offer to clients and in the development opportunities we offer our people. Within your team you will be given clear direction and positive encouragement at every turn, whilst our commitment to your career development and lifelong learning programmes ensures you have the support, as well as the tools to thrive.

Forward thinking and future focused, we champion social mobility, ethical governance, equality and diversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone's unique talents and experiences are valued. Our ESG goals are at the forefront of our business plan, and we are proud to have created social value worth over GBP 24.15m+ since 2021. Our initiatives include the G&T ESG Committee, dedicated to increasing opportunities and removing barriers for social mobility and equality within the firm, as well as our Next Gen programme which focuses on nurturing the next generation in the industry. Our commitment to realising a more sustainable future is witnessed not only through helping our clients meet their own next zero carbon aspirations but also by reaching our own, with an aim for our firm to be net zero by 2030.