ChandlerKBS provides independent consultancy services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We work with some of the largest private, public and utility sector clients. We take pride in delivering an excellent service.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
ChandlerKBS are seeking to recruit a Cost Intelligence Manager to join our Utilities team, working on projects across South Wales .
This role will be based in our Penarth Office
The role of a Cost Intelligence Manager includes the following responsibilities:
* Provide support for day to day delivery of Cost Intelligence projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
* Support delivery capability and promote knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
* An understanding of budget estimates, cost plans and cost reports.
* Support cost assurance services through data analysis, data cleansing, estimating and benchmarking.
* Support the preparation of cost and benchmark estimates.
* Preparation of cost rates, cost models and engineering definitions.
* Accurate allocation of project cost data and design information to the relevant work-breakdown-structures and cost hierarchies.
* Maintain dashboard reports for external clients.
* Provide input and assistance for data capture, storage, analysis and reporting.
* Support cost database management and maintenance.
* Support costing tools development and management.
* Support and maintain internal cost intelligence database systems.
* Support industry cost trends and maintain index register.
* Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
* Support the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate.
* Undertake service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health and Safety and Quality Assurance.
* Provide services in compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable.
* Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
* Work to deadlines set by the Project Team Leader.
* Ensuring filing of project correspondence is maintained in accordance with requirements.
Key Attributes:
The ability to –
* Ability to work collaboratively, effectively and communicate with a wide range of disciplines.
* Cope with demanding and changing timeframes.
* Good team worker able to contribute own thoughts and ideas.
* Able to work independently and provide progress updates.
* Dependable in high pressure situations.
* Passionate about adding value to cost intelligence services.
* Comfortable working with multiple sources of data and information.
* Driven to continuously improve and provide innovative solutions.
* Able to present information in a logical and intuitive format.
* Aptitude for self-learning.
* Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
* Diligent worker with high attention to detail.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Ideally HND/HNC/OND/ONC in technical or construction related subject.
* Technically minded.
* Motivated, conscientious and inquisitive.
* Developing objective, evidence-based decision making skills.
* Developing interpersonal and team building skills.
* Good interpersonal skills with staff.
* Good analytical skills, developing sound judgement and aptitude for forward planning.
* Energetic and motivated with natural drive and an innovative flair, resourcefulness and ability to adapt to change.
* An ability to think clearly and make reasoned decisions, explaining the logic employed.
* Good oral and written communication and developing presentation skills.
* Interested in the construction industry and technical construction matters.
* Good IT skills including MS Office.
* Ability to deal with and collate multiple data sources.
Our core benefits include:
* 24 Days Annual Leave (with the ability to purchase up to 10 extra days)
* Private Health Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Critical Illness Cover
* Pension Scheme