Senior Cost Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Senior Cost Manager for a permanent position in Glasgow. Responsibilities include managing feasibility studies, procurement processes, and final accounts for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree, MRICS membership, and over 5 years of experience in project management. The role offers a salary of £55-65k, along with a benefits package including a pension scheme, extensive annual leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field is required.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of experience in cost management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports.
• Manage the full procurement process effectively.
• Oversee cost checking and negotiation of final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement process management

Client interface skills

Education

Degree qualified

MRICS membership

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 Student Accommodation, Hotels, Retail, Commercial and Industrial.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

On offer

This position offers a starting salary of between £55-65k.

Company benefits package includes Pension scheme, 38 days annual leave, Private healthcare, Life assurance, and a range of other benefits