Costs Manager, Property

Morrisons; Torridge District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Property Cost Manager to oversee cost management in their property projects. The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience and a proven track record in delivering projects. Key responsibilities include managing capital expenditure, providing commercial governance, and leading procurement activities. This role offers an inclusive workplace and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

15% discount in stores and online

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Access to perks with over 850 retailers

Free parking onsite

Family friendly policies including extended maternity leave

Qualifications

• Construction/industry experience is necessary.
• A track record of managing new builds and refurbishments is essential.
• Knowledge of effective specifications and industry innovations required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regular cost reporting on capital expenditure.
• Provide commercial governance on project spending.
• Lead procurement activities to secure best pricing.

Skills

Relevant construction / industry experience

Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects

Knowledge of latest cost effective specifications

Demonstrable experience of effective stakeholder management

Excellent commercial acumen and financial awareness

Experience delivering multiple projects

JCT contract forms

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

The Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) will join the Property team who are responsible for all acquisition, new build, refurbishment and maintenance of our diverse property estate which includes retail, manufacturing and logistics sites.

The Property Cost Manager is responsible for the continuous improvement of our cost and value management capability, through robust cost control and always focussing on best value outcomes from our investment in the estate. This role would suit an Associate level Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.

As a Property Manager you will be responsible for the following;

• Regular, pro-active cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Provide commercial governance of all project spend.
• Develop life cycle cost models to support future investment plans and minimise future intervention costs.
• Develop and maintain benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify areas of improvement.
• Work with the Design & Standards team to ensure we have cost effective specifications and build efficiently.
• Day to day management of our QS supplier partners, driving continuous improvement of our processes and we always obtain the best price in the market.
• Lead procurement activity to ensure we are partnered with the best suppliers at the best price.
• Assist with the development and management of a high performing supply chain.
• Measure and report on commercial metrics and key performance indicators to guide continuous improvement activity.
• Collaborate with our Directs team to ensure we procure fittings, furnishings and equipment efficiently.

About you

You’ll also bring:

• Relevant construction / industry experience
• Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects
• Knowledge of latest cost effective specifications & industry innovations
• Demonstrable experience of effective stakeholder management
• Excellent commercial acumen and financial awareness
• Experience delivering multiple projects / programmes at once
• JCT contract forms
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Desirable)

“At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.

We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.”

About us

Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.

Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.

We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.

Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…

Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;

• 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family members (subject to fair usage)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension contributions
• Perks with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

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