The purpose of this role is to support with cost planning, cost management and procurement across a portfolio of projects.

• Production of cost estimates at concept, scheme and detailed design stage
• Manage the tender process, review and analyze tender returns and prepare a recommendation to the Project Manager
• Work on shop drawings for the project and review the details under the supervision of the PM
• Evaluate Subcontractor/Contractor shop drawings against the approved drawings
• As primary project cost controller, ensure that the project remains on budget through the design and construction phases
• Liaise with the separate contract admin team to ensure a robust handover of pre-contract documentation and be available to respond to future queries as needed
• Assess and value progress payments and change requests
• Monitoring allocation of costs into the construction accounting software
• Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data
• Prepare, review, and update cash-flows
• Estimate variation orders for Subcontractors/Contractors
• Review and evaluate payment certificates for Subcontractors/Contractor
• Evaluate and negotiate variations and change orders in liaison with the PM and Design & Construction Team
• Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements

Skills

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Equivalent Degree
• A minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience with large scale projects.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of cost management.
• Knowledge of the standard procurement practices.

Your Proficiencies

• Computer literate in all Microsoft applications (spec. Word & Excel), AutoCAD, Primavera, Adobe Acrobat XI Professional
• Experience in Quantity Surveying, Quantity Measurement, Measurable, Bill of materials type contract
• Current accreditation with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or similar equivalent, is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and other project team members
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills