Project Cost Consultant - Cornwall

Description

• Analyse and review a range of data and documents to collate key themes and trends, using this analysis in conjunction with own knowledge to provide advice and make recommendations to support cost and commercial management decision-making
• Share knowledge and provide insightful recommendations to assist service improvement and innovation
• Interact effectively and proactively across the organisation, seeking to develop ways to support collaboration with the cost management function, and applying technical knowledge to ensure projects/programmes can be delivered to meet cost expectations
• Provide specialist technical advice to senior management on issues relating to cost/commercial management, providing solutions and actively sharing knowledge in order to support successful delivery
• Assist in the coaching and development of other team members in order to share knowledge, increase team skill level and improve the standard of service delivery
• Will work alongside associate level or above to manage the delivery of cost management of medium sized projects
• Use own knowledge and experience combined with research of industry best practice to analyse existing processes and policies
• Deliver a number medium-sized cost projects and assignments or significant components of larger assignments, ensuring appropriate use of resources and budgets to deliver the required scope of work within set deadlines
• Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted
• Manage relationships and collaborate with clients and external stakeholders, in order to ensure client satisfaction and create new business opportunities
• Assist in the delivering of cost planning at various design stages and taking ownership for key elements of such
• Adhere to quality assurance protocols in place within Arcadis
• Responsible for delivering their scope of work in line with various controls, and will have technical knowledge and experience in their field

Requirements

• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.
• A deep understanding of cost and commercial management principles, particularly in the residential sector
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Experience in the local government sector would be advantageous, but not necessary, along with knowledge in this sector
• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable understanding of clients key objectives within the appropriate sector
• Proficient in the use of measurement software such as CostX or similar tools.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supporting junior team members.
• Proven experience in cost management, with expertise in the residential sector preferred.
• Relevant professional qualification, Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• CSCS card holder
• Familiarity with current industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Capable of managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance