The Company: This award-winning independent consultancy brings a personal touch to cost management for projects throughout the UK. They focus on being a steady hand throughout the entire process, helping clients find cost certainty and maximize value while keeping risks in check.
The firm was started by a group of directors who left the corporate world of global consultancy to do things differently. Their goal was to create a business that is approachable and deeply committed to giving every client the individual attention they deserve.
Culture isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s the heart of the operation. With a 100% employee satisfaction rating and a team that is over 32% female, the company prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment. They also value downtime just as much as hard work, recently launching a new initiative where everyone wraps up at 1:00 PM every other Friday to kick-start the weekend.
The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Cost Consultant to support a diverse range of projects for their long-standing clients across London and the wider UK.
Average project values range from £7M to £10M.
Job responsibilities:
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You will be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Director to successfully support the delivery of cost management duties
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You will attend meetings, acting as support on most projects
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The role will cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements
Assistance with compiling tender documents, analysing tenders and drafting tender reports.
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Compiling contract documents (mainly JCT)
Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance
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Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors
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Undertake valuations of construction work
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Measurement of projects through all stages
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Assistant Cost Consultant:
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1+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
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JCT Contract Administration (desirable)
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Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)
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Strong client-facing skills
The benefits included in this role are:
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Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
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Standard pension
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Flexible work/life balance
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Quarterly team socials
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Charity days
28 days annual leave
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Early 13.00 finish every other Friday
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Relaxation apps
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Informed debt advice
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Discounted shopping
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Programmes to encourage physical fitness
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Discounted leisure & hospitality
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Paid time off for volunteering
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CPD
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Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption or shared parental leave
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RICS Membership
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Private Medical / Dental insurance
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Free eye test
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Sabbatical leave