Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager

TipTopJob; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cost Manager, where you'll lead innovative projects in zero carbon and modular construction. This role offers the opportunity to manage exciting residential and mixed-use schemes, providing vital cost management and procurement advice. With a focus on staff development and a friendly work environment, you'll be part of a team that values your professional growth while delivering high-quality services to diverse clients. Enjoy flexible working conditions and a comprehensive benefits package as you contribute to impactful projects across the region.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Non-contributory pension scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Professional subscription paid

Support for CPD

Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity pay

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• RICS qualified or nearing qualification with cost management experience.
• Skills in contract administration and project reporting are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of multiple projects including cost estimates.
• Provide contract advice and perform monthly cost reporting.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Budget Reporting

Client Liaison

Education

RICS Qualification

Equivalent Professional Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cost Manager

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: GBP44,000 - GBP55,000

Job type: Full Time / Part Time (minimum 30 hours / week)

About Us:

Oxbury is a professional practice of Chartered Surveyors recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Chelmsford.

About the role:

The role will include providing services on a range of exciting and innovative projects including zero carbon, Passivhaus and modular construction, residential and mixed-use schemes. Working with both the residential and commercial teams, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of several projects. This includes responsibility for preparing cost estimates and plans as well as early advice on financial viability; providing contract / procurement advice and administration, including drafting procurement documents; carrying out valuations and identifying value engineering opportunities; and monthly cost reporting including agreeing cost for variations and final accounts.

You'll work as part of an Associate Director-led team with appropriate administrative and technical support and you'll be responsible for assisting with the training and supervising more junior members of the team.

You'll be joining a friendly and progressive company that has been delivering high quality services to our clients for more than 30 years. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, relaxed and flexible working conditions, and a focus on staff development and personal aspirations. We operate from our offices in Chelmsford, Norwich, and London and act for clients throughout the East, East Midlands, South East of England and Greater London, providing the full range of Cost Management (Quantity Surveying), Employer's Agent and Project Management services for a wide spectrum of public, private and commercial clients. Contracts range in size from GBP50k to over GBP100m in value.

About you:

1. You'll need to be RICS (or equivalent) professionally qualified (or nearing qualification) and have experience of cost management and reporting with a private practice or consultancy.
2. You'll be able to demonstrate your skills in traditional, design and build and contract administration, as well as budget and project reporting.
3. You'll have experience of providing early advice and liaison with clients. If you are also professional, diplomatic and client focused then you could be just who we are looking for.

Benefits:

1. Flexible working patterns.
2. Non-contributory pension scheme.
3. Car allowance.
4. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
5. Professional subscription paid.
6. Support for CPD
7. Enhanced sick / maternity / paternity pay
8. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (Oxbury holds the RICS Inclusive Employer charter mark)

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