Senior Cost Manager

About This Role

Manage cost aspects of construction projects, from tender analysis to final accounts, ensuring client value and transparent communication. Support project management decisions through excellent cost documentation and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the tender/bid process, from initial documentation through analysis and reporting
• Manage the change management process, identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes affecting project cost
• Analyze tenders/bids to ensure client value for money
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including handling claims to ensure client value
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication
• Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency
• Foster top performance and growth for employees via excellent mentorship and leadership

Requirements

• Experience as a senior cost manager, ideally from a consultancy background
• Experience in pre-contract cost management
• Experienced in budget control, cost planning, preparing and initiating change forms
• Knowledgeable on alternative construction materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline

Qualifications

• Degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline
• Experience as a senior cost manager, ideally from a consultancy background, with experience in pre-contract cost management, budget control, and cost planning.

Nice to Have

• Chartered or on the path to complete it