Morson Edge are currently recruiting for a Consultancy for an Associate Cost Manager to join the Birmingham team. You will be expected to work as part of an integrated team, with the role of Associate Cost Manager covering the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development, through the design process, procurement process, site delivery, commissioning phase and defects management.
Sectors:
Commercial
Industrial and Logistics
Residental
Education
Duties:
Lead Cost Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
Provide effective support and mentoring to Senior Cost Managers, Cost Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.
Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client's satisfaction.
Develop strong reciprocal relationships with clients and members of the project team.
Be the primary interface with clients (new and existing).
Attend networking events and other business development opportunities.
Ensure all staff members reporting to you have current and relevant training.
Manage the delivery of cost management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
Provide full Cost Management duties to clients.
Managing and motivating a project team of surveyors.
High degree of flexibility and creativity, excellent presentational skills and an ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants.
The delivery of Cost Management Services within a Client focused and highly motivated professional team.
About You
Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
Professionally Qualified – ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying Status with the RICS, or other equivalent institution.
Proven experience in a consulting environment providing the full spectrum of Cost Management services including Pre-Contract Estimating; Procurement; Contract Administration, Cost Reporting and Final Account resolution.
Application of JCT and NEC standard forms of contract.
Understanding of a variety of project types/sizes/sectors, particularly Healthcare, Higher Education and Life Sciences.
Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise digital measurement, cost planning and tender document tools shall be essential.
Ability to manage relationships effectively, identifying and resolving issues at the earliest possible opportunity.
This is an ongoing contract role for 6 - 12 months, with the potential of temp to perm in the future.
Please contact Harry Sharrard via LinkedIn for more information.
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