Strategic Cost Manager - Quantity Surveyor (Built Environment)

MMC Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression

Exposure to diverse projects

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to enhance their expanding team in Nottingham. In this role, you will manage financial aspects of complex construction projects, contributing to various sectors like education and local authorities. The ideal candidate will possess consultancy experience, be RICS qualified or in training, and demonstrate strong client-facing capabilities. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with significant career progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience in cost management.
• RICS membership or working towards it.
• Strong client-facing skills and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage commissions of varying size and complexity.
• Collaborative mindset and passion for delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects.
• Manage financial & budget responsibilities.
• Conduct feasibility cost planning and design appraisals.
• Handle procurement, tendering, and contract documentation.
• Oversee risk management and value engineering.
• Manage post-contract cost control and claims resolution.
• Support internal business initiatives and product development.

Skills

Consultancy experience in cost management

Client-facing skills

Commercial acumen

Collaborative mindset

Education

RICS membership or working towards it

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to enhance their expanding team in Nottingham. In this role, you will manage financial aspects of complex construction projects, contributing to various sectors like education and local authorities. The ideal candidate will possess consultancy experience, be RICS qualified or in training, and demonstrate strong client-facing capabilities. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with significant career progression within a collaborative environment.