Cost Manager
- Salary £40-70k DOE
- Annual performance related bonus
- Annual leave 28 days plus bank holidays increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10.
- 5 days additional leave purchase scheme
- Pension contribution match up to 5% - salary sacrifice scheme available for increase
- 45ppm
- One professional membership payment per year (RICS, APM, CIOB)
- RICS accredited firm with a RICS training programme
- Hybrid working - one day per week from home.
- Twice yearly promotion opportunities.
- Pathway to Directorship
A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd are currently recruiting for a Cost Manager for an established consultancy. Our client has a network of 6 offices and this is your change to join their head office in Milton Keynes which accounts for over a third of their headcount.
Our client has a busy project pipeline with numerous secured schemes with repeat clients and this opportunity represents the structured and planned growth of the business, offering a unique role for the successful professional to join an office with a healthy pipeline of work,
The majority of the work will be new build industrial and logistics (small amount of refurbishment)
We are currently looking for Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors Project level to Senior level.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed cost estimates and analysis for construction projects within leisure, residential, and industrial sectors.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets and client requirements.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to secure tender pricing.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks that may impact project costs.
- Liaise with clients to understand their budgetary constraints and provide cost-effective solutions.
- Monitor project expenditures and provide regular reports on financial performance, including the agreement of final accounts.
- Lead and mentor junior cost management professionals, providing guidance and support as needed.
The Successful Applicant
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in cost management within industrial or residential (new build or refurbishment industrial)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications such as MS Excel and Cost-X.
- Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is desirable but not essential.
Application Process:
If you would like more information on this role please email your current CV through to Sally Whittingham; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest, or apply on line
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