Associate Cost Consultant

About the Role

• Proficient understanding of core procurement and contract options.
• Ability to draft procurement strategies with multiple packages/workstreams focusing on achieving client objectives.
• Ability to take market soundings, establish potential supply chain list, and develop inputs into procurement strategy. 
•  Experience of two-stage procurement and managing the second stage process.Experience and capable in preparing a full suite of tender documents. 
• Ability to lead a tender evaluation process which may include, reviewing and analysing tender returns, chairing evaluation/consensus meetings and writing comprehensive Tender Reports for presentation to clients.
• Negotiating and collating contract documents with Client teams and Contractors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Exceptional report writing, production and presentation skills including ability to use relevant role related software.

• Prepare and present detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis to the Client.
• Manage post-contract change control, including Loss & Expense and claims 
• Undertake assessment of works completed for application for payments and issue Interim Valuation recomendations.
• Negotiate and prepare final accounts.

• Develop and manage construction budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and remain within established financial parameters.
• Monitor construction budget, pro-actively manage the changes on the project, including project risk registers, change trackers and construction contingency with the project team. 
• Conduct accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including measurement and consideration of all project factors to inform rates throughout the design stage.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare and deliver cost plans. 
• Usage of specialist tools and techniques in undertaking cost estimating exercises with understanding of methods/systems used for data gathering, management, storage and keeping data relevant and current. 
• Analyse and evaluate the potential financial impact of design changes, recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Undertake market testing of costs, including liaising with specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Knowledge and ability to develop plans to analyse and to bridge gaps resulting from a benchmarking exercise.

• Identify and assess potential risks associated with construction projects, developing strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks.
• Provide proactive advice to project teams on risk-related issues to avoid disputes and delays.

About You

• Degree qualified. 
• MRICS 
• Pre and post contract experience.
• Experience of working under construction contract terms and conditions, with both single and two stage procurement routes. 
• Previous experience working within a consultancy environment strongly desirable. 
• Able to work on own initiative.
• A strategic thinker with broad problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a client focused environment with a personal commitment to the delivery of excellent client service.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of market issues and events and their impact.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved in business initiatives.
• Experience of Microsoft platforms and CostX
• Proven Leadership skills providing guidance and advice to team members in their work and professional development.
• Can work closely with internal teams, the client, and project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Demonstrate a track record of business development, 
• Experience on high value projects within the commercial, office, residential, fit out, health, hotel education, industrial, or infrastructure sectors preferred

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