Senior Cost Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in the vibrant City Centre of Glasgow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects in sectors such as Energy, Defence, Nuclear, and Utilities. As a Senior Cost Manager, you will oversee the procurement process, conduct feasibility studies, and manage cost planning activities. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this position promises a healthy work-life balance and the chance to make a significant impact in your field. If you are passionate about cost management and eager to lead projects, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

34 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with MRICS membership required.
• 5+ years of experience in cost management with strong client relations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and manage procurement processes.
• Ensure effective management of cost variances and final accounts.

Skills

Cost Management

Procurement Management

Value Engineering

Life Cycle Costing

Client Interface Skills

Education

Degree Qualified

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Cost Manager to fill a permanent opening with our client located in the City Centre of Glasgow. Interested candidates will have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects covering Energy, Defence, Nuclear, Power, and Utilities.

Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Manager:

1. Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
2. Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are performed effectively
3. Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
4. Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
5. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
6. Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan
7. Value engineering and life cycle costing
8. Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Requirements of the Senior Cost Manager:

1. Degree Qualified
2. Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
3. At least 5 years experience with provable technical delivery experience
4. Significant exposure to, and good working relations with, private and public sector clients
5. Have experience of solely managing projects of up to £5M and up to £30M as part of a team

On offer for the Senior Cost Manager:

This position offers a starting salary of between £55-65k, a good work to life balance and project exposure. Company benefits package includes Pension scheme, 34 days annual leave, Private healthcare, Life assurance, and a range of other benefits.