Senior Cost Manager

Affordable Houses Ltd.

The Role

Overview

Manage cost estimating, change control and payments for Midland Metro Alliance

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimating
  • change control
  • timesheet management
  • invoice management
  • stakeholder management
  • partner liaison

Tasks

-Undertake cost estimating, benchmarking, and value engineering exercises. -Assisting with the provision of information for the annual audit -Manage change control, schedule of rates, and Application for Payment -Maintain relationship with the Joint Venture Partners being the point of contact for all queries -Manage key stakeholders and cost information -Manage and keep the timesheet system updated and ensuring your assistant commercial manager chases up outstanding timesheets -Follow up all outstanding costs, invoices and employee expenses

Requirements

  • commercial management
  • value engineering
  • cost planning
  • chartered
  • quantity surveying
  • negotiation

What You Bring

-Extensive experience in commercial management within the rail, light rail, or major infrastructure sector. -Proven ability to work independently and drive progress without supervision. -Understanding of Value Engineering and whole-life cost analysis -Strong understanding of cost planning, estimation and contract administration -Professional accreditation preferred (RICS, ICES, or equivalent). -Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering. -Experience within design-and-build environments. -Advanced capability in cost reporting, forecasting, and value management. -Chartered status (MRICS, MCInstCES, or equivalent). -Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

The Company

About Affordable Houses Ltd.

-Operates as a micro‑company with minimal disclosure of staff numbers or turnover from public filings. -Typical projects focus on developing low‑cost housing and accommodation aimed at affordability rather than high‑end residential builds. -Specialises in residential housing construction and accommodation development in the UK domestic sector.

Sector Specialisms

Affordable Housing

Residential

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)

Project-Based Section 8

Nonprofit Organizations

Partnership Interest Sales

Portfolio Sales

Mark-to-Market (M2M)

Mark-Up-to-Market (MU2M)

ELIHPA/LIHPRHA

RAD

PRAC

State Agency Financed

Rural Development (515)/Rental Assistance

Qualified Contract Process (QCP)

Value Add/Distressed Assets/REO