Senior Cost Manager - West Central London (Westminster)

Written By RACHEL NEWBOROUGH

The Company: A dynamic, multi-disciplinary Property & Construction Consultancy, delivering projects across all sectors of the built environment.

Their mission is to deliver exceptional quality in the construction industry & they’ve certainly been living up to that statement, already picking up double awards in 2023!

Whilst they work hard, they also know how to let off steam through various company events such as: Trips to Lords, Sporting watch-along events in the office with Deliveroo & drinks. For last year’s company party, the London & Manchester offices got together for a big company away day in the Cotswolds!

The Role: They are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to be the latest addition to their London Surveying team & branch!

The ideal candidate must be well experienced and be able to work with and manage a team of professionals across all different roles. You will also need to have an analytical mind and exceptional organisational skills to ensure all projects are delivered on time & within the budget.

Project values typically range from £10M - £100M. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Undertake & manage the process of generating cost plans using established and developed costing and benchmark information from previous experience, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers

  • Present cost plans and develop options as necessary, establishing costing benchmarks for the sector.

  • Provide alternative value engineering options to products and construction methods throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Develop standardised rates, procurement and construction methodology, and present back to clients and supply chain managers.

  • Lead the process of determining procurement strategies across main and sub contract packages.

  • Manage the process of sourcing contractors and specialist sub contractors / suppliers, overseeing pre-qualification processes, interviews and assessments.

  • Compile tender package information and manage the tender process, including interviewing, overseeing and managing tender queries, and managing receipt of tender returns.

  • Assess tender returns effectively and efficiently, and present findings.

  • Review contract amendments, negotiate and achieve final agreement.

  • Undertake valuations and provide input into regular project meetings.

  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure cost management duties are met.

  • Provide commercial and technical advice across the full client portfolio and project life cycle particularly for the self-storage sector from previous experience.

  • Active management of cost risk.

  • Mentor and develop junior members of the team, taking an active role in their progression through their own professional journey.

  • Actively participate in Company Executive Groups (CEGs) to promote the development of the various business operations, ranging from technical excellence to market leading solutions

 

Job Location: West Central London (Westminster)             

Head Count: 75+

Project Sectors: High-End Residential, Commercial & Industrial

 

Requirements for the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

  • Previous experience working for UK based property & construction consultancy

  • Ideally educated to degree or equivalent level in Quantity Surveying or a related field

  • Membership of a chartered institute (or working towards) in the construction industry (e.g. RICS, CIBSE, CIOB)

  • Track record of successful project budgetary management cost reporting and cost control through the project lifecycle on projects of varying sizes and complexity

  • In-depth knowledge of construction contract management including standard forms of contract and procurement options

  • Excellent communication skills

 

The benefits included in this role are:

  • Highly Competitive Salary

  • Car Allowance + Mileage

  • 9% Employer Pension Contribution

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Life Assurance

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Electric Car Salary Exchange

  • Enhanced Company Maternity Pay

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • X2 Lucrative Bonusses Per Year

  • Fully Funded Training & Development

  • Laptop / Phone

 

Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Callum Dugdale – callum@prosper-consulting.org.uk

RACHEL NEWBOROUGH
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