Senior Cost Manager

Flux Consulting; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Flux Consulting have partnered with a professional private practice of Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with a pedigree in the delivery of residential and mixed-use projects throughout the East and South East, East Midlands and Greater London. They work with a full spectrum of clients including Housing Associations, Local Authorities, County Councils and Private Developer and Commercial clients. New build and refurbishment contracts range in size from £50,000 to over £100m in value.

Continued growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Chartered Surveyor, with a strong Quantity Surveying background across a range of sectors, to deliver professional Cost Management and Quantity Surveying services. You will be required to develop new relationships with new organisations, through business development. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of a number of schemes from inception to completion in order to achieve a successful outcome for the project, as well as pre-set milestones and related fee invoicing levels (including for large, complex or unusual schemes). This will include responsibility for scheme delivery; achieving targets/KPIs; liaison with clients and invoicing. The role includes raising the profile of the Company within target areas in a range of sectors and to secure new commissions.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the role include:

1. Representing the Company to new and existing clients.
2. Provision of technical advice and support to other members of the team. Providing in-house mentoring to trainee/graduate surveyors to assist in their development and ultimately completion of their APC.
3. Providing informal and early advice on the financial and general viability of potential schemes.
4. Preparing Cost estimates and Cost plans, with the relevant executive summary and commentary, using in-house CostX software.
5. Providing Contract/Procurement advice and administration.
6. Drafting Employer's Requirements/Tender Documents - Including PQQ's and shortlisting contractors (including interviews). The preparation of tender enquiry documentation and contract documentation of all types.
7. Carrying out on-site valuations with the main contractor and issuing recommendations for payment to Contract Administrator/Employers Agent. Agreeing costs for variations with the main contractor, for the purposes of final account agreement and cost reporting.
8. Arranging for site surveys, ground investigations and utilities enquiries to be undertaken. Managing the seeking of planning permission and the acquisition of sites.
9. The co-ordination of projects pre-contract, including attending/chairing and minuting project meetings and preparing and updating development programmes.
10. Occasional specification writing/scheduling works for Minor Works, or other forms of contracts. The post-contract administration of Construction Contracts, as Contract Administrator/Employer's Agent.
11. Developing relationships with new and existing clients and Consultants to encourage new leads and opportunities.
12. Assisting the Directors in preparing bid submissions, writing project profiles, updating personal sector-specific CV's and generally assisting where required.

The ideal applicant will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:

1. MRICS qualified or nearing conclusion of APC process.
2. Experience of cost management and reporting.
3. Computer literate. Experience of using “CostX” or similar software.
4. Experience of traditional contracts (with and without quantities).
5. Experience of Design and Build procurement and contract administration, in the role of Employer's Agent.
6. Experience of providing early advice and liaison with clients. Experience across a broad range of sectors.
7. Capable of working autonomously and managing own time in order to meet deadlines and targets. Client-focused. Professional demeanor.
8. Confident verbal communication and diplomacy in a variety of situations. Able to quickly build new business relationships and develop potential opportunities.
9. Valid UK driving licence (many projects are rural and not accessible by public transport).

It would also be highly desirable if you have the following:

1. Member of the Association of Project Safety.
2. Current CSCS card holder.
3. Experience of line managing/mentoring staff.
4. Actively involved in local property-related events and continuous professional development.

If you have the required skills and experience, and this opportunity is of interest, apply now.