Assistant Cost Consultant - Transportation Sector

Description

• Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
• Works with the Cost Consultant to provide cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Provides guidance & coaching to more junior roles.
• Aids the application of the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Assists with feasibility studies, procurement strategies and contract selection, assisting in the production of procurement reports.
• Involves in the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• Supports the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses, preparation of valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract.
• Assists on the issue of certificates of practical completion and assist with agreement of final accounts.
• Develops working relationships with (range of) internal stakeholders.
• Contributes to identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Supports the Cost Consultant on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Provides assistance and support to Cost Consultant and/or team/s in the delivery of cost management services.
• Provides estimating and cost planning support in production of the final cost plan.
• Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyses and supports in the preparation of financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifying and generating business development opportunities with existing clients.
• Works with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy etc.

Requirements

• Understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
• Understanding different types of contract including the method of measurement.
• Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
• Understanding of the principals of Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
• Digitally Competent.
• Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• Working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Some knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration.
• Some knowledge of forms of contract.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent), or working towards.
• Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Some knowledge of the principals of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance