The Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) will join the Property team responsible for all acquisition, new build, refurbishment, and maintenance of our diverse property estate, including retail, manufacturing, and logistics sites.
The Property Cost Manager is responsible for continuously improving our cost and value management capabilities through robust cost control and focusing on best value outcomes from our investments.
This role is suitable for an Associate or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
This is a hybrid role, working from our Bradford office three days a week. Applicants should reside within a reasonable distance from Bradford.
As a Property Manager, your responsibilities will include:
1. Regular, proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
2. Providing commercial governance of all project spend.
3. Developing life cycle cost models to support investment planning and minimize intervention costs.
4. Maintaining benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify improvements.
5. Collaborating with the Design & Standards team to ensure cost-effective specifications and efficient building practices.
6. Managing QS supplier partners to drive process improvements and secure market-best prices.
7. Leading procurement activities to partner with top suppliers at the best prices.
8. Developing and managing a high-performing supply chain.
9. Measuring and reporting on commercial metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement.
10. Working with our Directs team to procure fittings, furnishings, and equipment efficiently.
You should also have:
* Relevant construction or industry experience.
* A proven track record in delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
* Knowledge of cost-effective specifications and industry innovations.
* Effective stakeholder management skills.
* Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness.
* Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Knowledge of JCT contract forms.
* Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (desirable).
At Morrisons, we value diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported. We believe different voices and experiences help us grow and better serve our customers. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us, bringing their talents to build a workplace where everyone can thrive and belong.
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