Senior Cost Manager - Oxford, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment Ltd

Akton Recruitment Ltd

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Oxford, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Senior Cost Manager

Location:
Oxford

Salary:
TBC, competitive

In joining as a Senior Cost Manager, you will be an integral part of the cost management team in and contribute to our continued innovation, quality and growth.

You will support the management of the team in the day-to-day delivery of several projects and willshare our approach of consistently high standards of service to our valued clients.

Our dynamic team are delivering a range of fantastic projects from an initial brief and business case right through design stages, procurement and into construction.

You will be actively contributing to the successful delivery of a diverse range of projectswith clients whose brands are recognised globally.

Examples of our current projects includes:

Sports stadia and arenas
New build and refurbishment of acute healthcare and mental health projects
New teaching, seminar and laboratory buildings for Russell Group universities (including heritage & conservation of historic colleges and buildings, student accommodation)
Local authority regeneration schemes (housing, retail, infrastructure)
Logistics and Warehousing projects that are time critical requiring high bay structures and advanced racking and storage solutions
Pharmaceutical projects with renowned clients that are supporting the UK's vaccination manufacturing capability
Sustainability focussed projects with clients who want to achieve their Net Zero ambitions
Motor racing organisations and international racing circuits. Working with leading motor manufacturers to support conversion of their production lines to electric vehicles
Commercial business and science park development
Defence and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office projects around the globe

The projects you will be involved with could range in cost from £1m to over £400m.

Engaging in the many social and professional development activities that we plan throughout the year you too will be part of our award winning team.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for delivering cost management services on several projects each at various stages of the construction life cycle from business case through design stages, procurement and into construction e.g.

Precontract cost planning and postcontract cost reporting
Attending design and progress meeting
Reviewing design drawings, documents, and specification

- preparation and evaluation of tendering and procurement activities

Valuations
Contract administration
Risk management
Conflict avoidance
Developing and maintaining positive internal and external relationships with clients and the contracting supply chain
Ultimately, you be responsible for running your projects and providing reliable, accurate and relevant cost management advice to our clients
Managing a team of cost managers and providing daytoday guidance and support. You will be reporting to and working closely with the team partner to ensure consistent high standards of service quality This will include, amongst other tasks, resource planning,team timesheets, invoicing and debt management, updating fee forecasts
Contribute to the preparation and submission of bids
Update internal database of project case studies and benchmark library
Support planning, preparation and attendance of internal and external social events, CPD sessions, thought leadership activities and the like
Assist with filing of project documentation and ensuring compliance with QA requirements
Arithmetical checking of documents and calculations

Qualifications:

Ideally your latest roles will have been with a cost consultancy
Management of a team of cost managers and demonstrable support to junior members (apprenticeship learning and those on their APC pathway).
Awareness and understanding of market conditions and the impact this has on cost plan forecasts
Understanding of key benchmarking metrics (EUQs and EURs) for use in the preparation of cost plans and client budgets.
Competent in measurement using 3D digital tools e.g. iTwo Cost X or similar
Preparing 'robust' comprehensive sets of tender documents, managing procurement process and administering construction contracts: NEC, JCT etc.
Experience of negotiating contracts with Tier 1 main contractors is highly desirable.
A positive 'can do' attitude with an approach that is motivating to others
Methodical and organised. Attentive to detail.
Educated to degree standard in a cost management related degree (ideally accredited by RICS)
Ideally you will have already obtained MRICS status or equivalent or you will already be on your APC pathway.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and able to manipulate data accurately and quickly with the use of various formulas. Competent with Microsoft Word and Outlook
Managing internal project finances (revenue vs costs) and delivering profitable projects whilst mitigating exposure to risk
Holder of UK driving licence

Benefits:

Ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team, adding value to our growing business
27 days holiday - entitlements increase by 1 day per annum after 3, 5 and 8 years
Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Standard 6% Contribution - rising to 7% after 5 years, and 8% after 10 years
Highly competitive salary
Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Gym Membership Scheme
Company car leasing scheme