Intermediate Cost Manager

Overview
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
ChandlerKBS Ltd
provides independent consultancy services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
We work with some of the largest private, public and utility sector clients.
We take pride in delivering an excellent service.
ChandlerKBS Ltd
are seeking to recruit an
Intermediate Cost Manager
to join our Highways team, working on projects across Manchester.
This role will be based in our Manchester Office, with a flexible hybrid working approach.
Responsibilities
Provide support for day to day delivery responsibility for small to medium projects, support larger projects / programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision
Develop our business; networking and developing client relationships
Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level
Prepare budget estimates, cost plans and client reports
Support evaluation of tenders, contractor selection and contract documentation
Support risk and value management
Contract administration including preparation of valuations, forecasts, cost reports and attendance at project meetings
Preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation
Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality
Support the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high quality standard
Undertake service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health and Safety and Quality Assurance
Provide services in compliance with the client\'s corporate governance procedures where applicable
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement
Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process
Work to deadlines set by the Project Team Leader
Filing of project correspondence in accordance with requirements
Key Attributes
The ability to -
Deliver results in a client facing role
Deal with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment
Cope with demanding and changing timeframes
Provide support to junior team members
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Qualifications & Skills
Ideally degree qualified: construction, cost management, engineering, quantity surveying or other RICS accredited degree
Working towards MRICS/other equivalent qualification or experience
Good core technical skills
Developing interpersonal skills with both client and staff
Good analytical skills, sound judgement and aptitude for forward planning
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
Experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC
Basic pre and post contract technical cost management skills
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters with circa 1 year plus post qualification experience
Good IT skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us.
As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will also have an opportunity to take advantage of our flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Benefits
24 Days Annual Leave (with the ability to purchase up to 10 extra days)
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance
Critical Illness Cover
Pension Scheme
Car Allowance (subject to role)
Annual Professional Membership Fees
Bespoke Training & Development Plans
Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (Cycle to Work Scheme/Gym Discounts/EAPs)
ChandlerKBS Ltd
is an equal opportunities employer, an accredited Investor in People (
IIP
) and has a RICS approved APC programme.
If you have any questions about this job please contact us
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