Senior Cost Manager
> Glasgow
> Excellent salary, bonus, benefits and CPD
> 3 days onsite and will need to be nationally mobile
The Role:
With growing demand and ambitious growth plans, the business seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager with expertise in Infrastructure sectors such as Defence, Rail, Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Power, Energy or Water.
Based in Glasgow, you will be working on one of the most iconic Infrastructure projects in our history. This role will be onsite 3 days a week and will require 2 nights away, fully expensed.
The Business
This business tackles the worlds most ambitious infrastructure challenges, working with some of the UK's & Europe's highest-profile Infrastructure projects.
As a Senior Cost Manager joining the team, here's what you'll do:
* Business Plan Development: Craft comprehensive business plans that outline project objectives, timelines, and financial projections.
* Procurement Strategy Formulation: Develop procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials and services.
* Cost Estimation: Provide accurate cost estimates for various project components, including materials, labour, and equipment.
* Risk Analysis: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential cost overruns and develop mitigation strategies.
* Budget Management: Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and constraints.
* Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors to secure favourable terms and pricing.
* Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports to track project expenditures and forecast future costs.
* NEC 3/4 contract administration
* Leading projects from a Cost Management perspective from inception to completion.
* Production of cost estimates, cost plans, procurement and tendering advice, through to post-contract delivery of valuations, change control, reporting and final account.
Education & Qualifications:
* Degree Qualified BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
* Professional Qualified Chartered Status with the RICS.
* NEC 3 /4 experience working with NEC Project Manager.
* Proven experience in Cost Management providing a full spectrum of deliverables throughout projects.
* Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
Benefits:
* An excellent remuneration package (DOE).
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Membership fees paid.
* Car allowance - grade dependent.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* +Many more benefits.
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