Senior Cost Manager

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Do you have experience of working across sectors in a multi disciplinary environment? Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple different sectors?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, forward-thinking Senior Cost Manager to lead and shape our offering in Manchester. Joining a supportive network, you can expect to receive training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

You will work across an array of sectors to include defence, commercial, residential, education and healthcare. Working closely with the team, you will prepare cost estimates, contract documents and reports.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading large and/or complex projects, with overall responsibility for project delivery and cost control. • Preparing and ensuring the accuracy of cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract documentation and project reports. • Undertaking audits, cost checks and reviews of construction and facilities management contracts. • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact. • Leading bid submissions and supporting business development activities. • Planning and managing project resources, supervising teams and monitoring internal project costs. • Providing day-to-day guidance, support and management to less experienced team members. • Chairing Design Team meetings and providing expert advice on cost management and control. • Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and best practices.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

About You

Our ideal Senior Cost Manager will have:

• Chartered Surveyor status with relevant post-chartership experience. • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). • A proven track record within a consultancy Quantity Surveying role, including experience in cost management of building projects, feasibility and option studies, detailed cost planning, and post-contract cost management. • A thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC. • Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor. • Strong planning, organisational and programme management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and project teams. • Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. • Experience of supporting and contributing to business development activities, including identifying opportunities and assisting with bid submissions.