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Senior Cost Manager

Location - Bristol

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Cost Manager to join a leading UK construction and multi-discipline consultancy located in Bristol. They have a diverse portfolio of work across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial, leisure and industrial.

Senior Cost Manager - Benefits

Competitive Salary
Car Allowance
Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays + 2 days for volunteering opportunities
Pension scheme
Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Professional memberships fees Senior Cost Manager Role

The Senior Cost Manager will join a proactive and cohesive team working together to achieve success at their Bristol office and for their wider business. The Senior Cost Manager will support and mentor junior team members, in the delivery of a variety of projects, sectors, clients and significant projects.

Senior Cost Manager - Responsibilities

Manage and be the single point of contact for the day-to-day delivery of projects.
Manage large scale and/or multiple projects with key clients.
Lead from the front as regards to client facing meetings, dealing with multi-disciplined teams and project delivery.
Provide building cost advice at various RIBA Stages including preparation of feasibility estimates, cost plans, pre-tender estimates and the like.
Advise client and project design teams on the cost implications of different construction methods, alternative choices of materials and size and quality of the project to ensure that each element is reconciled with the cost plan allowance and the overall project remains within budget.
Provide advice on contracts, procurement strategy, risk management, value engineering and the overall tendering process
Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client.
Ensure the project remains on budget from design to completion phase.
Full post contract duties including establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, always maintaining the highest standards of professional competence.
Support and manage junior team members to deliver our cost management service efficiently and effectively.
Contribute to winning new work and/or repeat business.
Undertake and report on market (macro and construction specific) research.
Follow Practice procedures concerning quality assurance.Senior Cost Manager - Requirements

BSc Quantity Surveying & Construction Management / MSc Quantity Surveying
MRICS
Experience using JCT Suite of Contracts
Experience of technically complex projects gained in a consultancy environment.
Articulate, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships
Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and reporting writing skills
Experience using Microsoft Office software
Experience of relevant QS Software applications, CostX, Bluebeam etc.
Holder of UK driving licenceFor further information, contact Amy Gough at the Birmingham office.

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--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website