Cost Consultant - London, United Kingdom - Zodiac Recruitment

Description

COST CONSULTANT

Location: London

Salary: £40-£50k (DOE)

Cost Consultant Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to fill the role of Cost Consultant for our client based in London. As a Cost Consultant, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end service delivery and ensuring effective cost management for projects ranging from £5m to £10m. This is a key position where you will play a crucial role in shaping the success of our projects and contributing to the growth of our business.

Cost Consultant Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commission management, including feasibility studies, procurement reports, estimating, cost planning, tendering, and contract management.
• Manage post-contract cost variances, change control processes, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking and valuations.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to clients.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives and negotiate final accounts.
• Interface with clients and other consultants throughout all project stages.
• Identify opportunities for new business development with existing clients.
• Assist in the production of bid documentation.
• Lead a cost management team, ensuring efficient and quality service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Construction Management).
• Proven experience in a similar role, handling projects within the specified size range.
• Strong expertise in cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation and client management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team, ensuring effective collaboration.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful management of commissions to quality standards, efficiently and on time.
• Alignment of service delivery with the conditions of appointment.
• Development of strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Effective contribution to the cost management team, including leadership responsibilities.
• Identification and pursuit of new business opportunities with existing clients.
• Monitoring and management of margin levels on all commissions

WHAT TO DO NEXT FOR THIS COST CONSULTANT ROLE:

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