Cost Manager (M&E / Retail)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Milton Keynes is looking for a Cost Manager to work on exciting retail projects. The role involves managing costs, reviewing proposals, and ensuring delivery on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a background in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying and be open to travel. This position offers a salary of £45,000-£55,000, alongside a hybrid working model with additional company benefits.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Progression Opportunities

Training

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor or similar.
• Background in Retail, M&E, or Fit-out.
• Full Driving Licence with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects within the Retail sector.
• Review contractor proposals and negotiate costs.
• Ensure delivery on time and within budget.

Skills

Cost Management

Negotiation

Project Management

Job description

Overview

Cost Manager (M&E / Retail) – £45,000-£55,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus + Progression + Training + Company Benefits | Milton Keynes

Are you a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor or similar looking for a varied role working on an exciting range of fast-paced retail projects within a well-established consultancy who pride themselves on looking after and developing staff through specialist training and bespoke progression plans?

This well-established Consultancy works in numerous sectors, primarily retail, and has a presence across the UK with several offices nationwide. They have continually grown in recent years to a turnover of over £12m and are looking to grow the team at their Milton Keynes office to keep up with an ever increasing workload.

The Role

• Work on projects varying in scope and scale within the Retail sector
• Review contractor proposals, collect information, negotiate and challenge contractor costs
• Raise purchase orders in systems
• Responsible for delivery on time and within budget
• Flexible and Hybrid working available

The Person

• Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor or similar
• Retail / Fit-out / M&E background
• Full Driving Licence - happy to travel

Reference number: BBBH20950

Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, QS, Cost, Consultant, Manager, Construction, Refurb, Fit-out, M&E, Commercial, Hybrid, Projects, Budget, Tenders, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Aylesbury, Northampton

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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