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Cost Manager

Movar

London

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GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Movar seeks a chartered Cost Manager/Senior Cost Manager in London to enhance project delivery within the infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying, contributing to business development and best practices in cost consultancy. Join a company that values integrity and fosters personal growth, amidst a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Experience in infrastructure projects necessary
Proven experience within a Cost Consultancy team
Ability to manage multiple high-value contracts

Responsibilities

Support the development of new business opportunities
Prepare estimates and financial documentation
Assist in resolving construction disputes

Skills

Cost Planning

Financial Analysis

Tender Analysis

Contract Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered MRICS

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract Administration tools

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At Movar, we understand that project delivery is getting increasingly complex. Since 2013, we’ve been helping companies of all sizes improve the way projects are delivered.

Our mission is to be the number one provider of innovative project solutions driven by a community of experienced, caring, and passionate project professionals all seeking to improve the way projects are delivered.

Our vision is to improve the lives of people everywhere through the delivery of projects. We provide a range of tailored services ranging from organisational systems implementation to project transformation and complete programme recovery.

We place our values in integrity, drive, empathy, adaptability and loyalty. We believe that when People, Systems and Processes are brought together in the right way the programme objectives will be met and the benefits to the business are maximised.

Why Join Movar?

Movar is in an exciting period of growth, and there’s never been a better time to be part of our journey. We’re building something special, scaling our business while staying true to our people-first approach.

At Movar, we invest in our teams, fostering an environment where development is valued and individuals are encouraged to grow with the company. Our unique culture sets us apart from other consulting practices and we are keen to build a team that is as ambitious as we are.

We are dedicated to our core values of Integrity, Drive, Empathy, Adaptability, and Loyalty – our IDEAL. These aren’t just words to us – they define who we are and guide everything we do.

By embracing these IDEAL values, we promise to create a workplace where integrity, effort, care, flexibility, and unity are not just practised but lived. This commitment to ourselves and each other is what makes us Movar - a place where together, we achieve extraordinary things.

Job Description

As a chartered Cost Manager/Senior Cost Manager you will have experience in infrastructure, with experience of working within this sector essential.

What you will contribute to the team:

Supporting the development of new business opportunities within the advisory market
Supporting the development of best practice initiatives for the delivery of our services within this team
Assist in the development of programmes for the delivery of our services
Preparation of estimates and cost plans in line with the brief
Provision of financial advice including the impact of inflation
Preparation of standard documentation – reports, valuations, letters, financial statement
Preparation of tender and contract documents and participating in contract reviews relating to the contract with the customer
Analysis of tenders and preparing tender reports
Prepare valuations and financial statements; re-measure as necessary and adjust variations
Assist in the settlement of construction disputes and prepare and agree final accounts
Attend appropriate design team and progress meetings as and when required

Candidate Specification

Required for the position of Cost Manager:

Experience in relevant sectors: built environment & buildings.
Experience in the education sector is desirable, although not essential.
Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying subject (or equivalent)
Chartered MRICS or working towards
Proven skills and experience of delivering within a Cost Consultancy team whilstmanaging high value contracts, capable of leading and delivery of multiple, medium to high complexity projects
procures advice when required

IT Skills

Movar is a market front runner when it comes to digital innovation and as such we lookfor the most progressive people in the market. Essential IT skills required are:

Microsoft Office Suite
Contract Administration tools

Preferred (but not required) skills

Competent at managing and cultivating defined client relationships and securingnew work
Experience or contribution towards leading a team or managing personnel, orcontribution towards staff development
Experienced in making decisions and presenting findings back to the client andinternal stakeholders
CostX / PowerBI / SharePoint experience is desirable but not essential
Competent as a client account manager
Competent at building relationships both with internal management and externallywith key client stakeholders

If you're interested in this role and feel you have the skills and experience to exceed, please send your CV toHR@movar.group.

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