Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager (MEP) - Real Estate

Description

• Managing final account reconciliations
• Reviewing payment applications and preparing recommendations
• Updating and tracking the Client Workbook, which records all submitted change orders
• Reviewing and validating cost build-ups and rate analysis
• Mentor Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers within the MEP team.
• Lead on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) deliverables within larger projects or manage direct MEP commissions, such as asset upgrade works.
• Establish early budgets, provide early estimating, and develop cost plans.
• Support the development of MEP digital systems and tools, and promote best practices within the business and wider MEP community.
• Manage design teams to budget, oversee tendering and procurement (single and two-stage), and deliver post-contract reporting.
• Collaborate with contractors and MEP supply chains, ensuring robust and effective relationships.

Requirements

• Proactive in engaging with contractors and clients when required
• Capability to undertake basic counts using Cost X
• Ability to perform benchmarking using available data
• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
• Ability to level and negotiate initial tender returns and issue recommendations
• Professionally qualified (RICS or similar) or working towards
• Willingness to take on detailed, process-driven tasks to support the client’s objectives when required
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Experience running change control processes, including cost negotiations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance