Cost Manager

Job Description Description of roles and responsibilities: Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies   Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project where appropriate or applicable, and where necessary involving Senior Management   Managing and taking ownership of estimating and cost planning activities to include presenting the Cost Estimates   Managing and taking ownership of the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, Bills of Quantities, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively   Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use   Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively   Providing advice on contractual claims   Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively   Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client   Value engineering, risk management and life cycle costing where applicable   Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed   Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages   Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities   Ensuring that QA/QC procedures are adhered to at all times   Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.  Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.  Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.  Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.  Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.  Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice   Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets  Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders  Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed  Leading people and commissions as needed  Qualifications Minimum 4-5 years of progressive experience Degree in Quantity Surveying as a minimum BORAQS registration, RICS is an added advantage Proficient in Cost X application Proven experience in handling multiple projects