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 talented & motivated Cost Consultant to lead & manage on an array of exciting projects!
* You will be working alongside an Associate Director to successfully deliver cost management duties.
* You will build a rapport with clients, attending meetings and speaking on behalf of the company, acting as the main contact.
* The role with cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements.
* You will help grow the business through collaborative relationships with their existing and potential new clients.
* Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance.
* Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors.
* Undertake valuations of construction work.
* Provide commercial knowledge and guidance to clients.
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Project Surveyor:
* Good knowledge of the construction industry.
* Competent user of Microsoft Excel as well as the wider MS software of programmes.
* Collaborative approach to projects and the ability to delegate tasks to junior staff efficiently.
* Competent user of CAD Measure.
* Good communication skills.
* A flexible attitude and self-motivated.
The benefits included in this role are:
* Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
* Standard pension
* Flexible work/life balance
* Quarterly team socials
* Charity days
* 28 days annual leave
* Early 13.00 finish every other Friday