Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading construction consultancy known for its diverse and supportive culture. This company empowers its employees to make a difference while connecting with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. With a global presence, they offer opportunities to shape the future while steering your own career journey in a trusting environment.

Your new role

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in achieving business objectives.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring cost management deliverables meet customer expectations.
• Managing projects to ensure high-quality services and output in line with business procedures.
• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies.
• Conducting cost planning and cost-in-use studies.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender evaluation schemes.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to customers.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across Business Units.
• Managing service delivery for profitability.
• Promptly informing Directors of any issues that arise on projects, particularly those impacting professional indemnity insurance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience in cost management.
• Practical experience in cost estimating and planning.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Familiarity with construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Experience in post-contract cost management tasks.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• A methodical approach to work and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, financial, and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• An understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) - desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• A global travel scholarship programme.
• Flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.