Defence Cost Manager – On‑Site, SC Cleared

Pick Everard; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career development

CSR opportunities

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension

Employee discounts

Eyecare

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard in Porton Down is seeking a driven Cost Manager to join our team on a Government DSTL account. You will monitor project finances, provide regular valuations, and advise on procurement strategy while ensuring budgets are controlled.

The role requires SC clearance eligibility, and experience with defence or government projects is advantageous. A strong on-site presence with Pick Everard and DSTL stakeholders is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification/experience in Cost Management within a consultancy environment.
• Must be eligible to achieve/already have SC Clearance.
• Defence experience and/or work on Government accounts would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Construction Cost Consultant to monitor the project finances and contractual relationships, ensuring the financial position of construction projects is controlled effectively.
• Carry out regular valuations and present detailed analysis information on the cost of particular elements of work on a periodic basis to enable payment for those works to be made.
• Advise on commercial matters and procurement strategy, as well as contractual claims and legal matters.
• Manage costs to ensure project budgets are not exceeded, acting as financial advisor whilst monitoring progress for the client.
• Attend meetings to provide highlight reports as requested by the project manager to communicate your findings.

Skills

Cost Management (consultancy)

SC Clearance eligibility

Client communication

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

MRICS/Chartered Surveyor

Job description

Pick Everard in Porton Down is seeking a driven Cost Manager to join our team on a Government DSTL account. You will monitor project finances, provide regular valuations, and advise on procurement strategy while ensuring budgets are controlled.

The role requires SC clearance eligibility, and experience with defence or government projects is advantageous. A strong on-site presence with Pick Everard and DSTL stakeholders is essential for success.