Associate/Senior Associate Cost Consultants (Infrastructure)

About the Role

• Proficient understanding of core procurement and contract options (e.g., NEC 3/4).
• Ability to draft procurement strategies setting out how goods or services will be purchased focusing on achieving Client objectives.
• Ability to take market soundings, establish supplier bidding potential, conduct surveys, report their results and develop inputs into procurement strategy. 
• Strong knowledge and experience undertaking compliant procurement events under Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015/UCR 2016).
• Knowledge of new Procurement Act 2023 regulations. 
• Experience in developing and 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 drafting evaluation reports for client approval.
• Negotiating and collating contract documents with Client teams and Suppliers.
• 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.

• Manage project budget ensuring value for money and validation of costs through the use of appropriate benchmarks. Assess contractor’s payment applications in accordance with the contract.
• Prepare and present detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis to the Client.
• Manage post-contract change control, including compensation events and claims (preferably NEC 3 & 4).
• Undertake assessment of works completed for application for payments.
• Negotiate and prepare final accounts.
• Manage the administration of contracts of varying forms and complexity, driving compliance and contractual performance.
• Manage all contract communication including creating and distributing action lists, meeting minutes, Early Warnings, Project Managers Instructions and Compensation Events, and accepting/rejecting Contractors Notifications.
• Manage the close-out of all assigned projects, implementing close-out plan(s) to ensure all defects are recorded, warranties received and contracts closed, as well as completion of financial close-out including provision of asset cost data for capitalisation purposes.  

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and remain within established financial parameters.
• Monitor costs of work done and report on budget variances, providing prompt and accurate financial information to the Client.
• Monitor project budget, pro-actively manage the changes on the project, including project risk registers and contingency with the project team. This will include accurate periodic reporting and presenting of cost data and Cost of Work Done (COWD), accounting for any variances against budget in all commercial reports.
• 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 preferred, but not essential.  Other professional qualifications or memberships desirable.   We will support the training required to gain your professional qualification.
• Experience (typically associated with five years) providing full quantity surveying service on projects with a value of more than £5m.
• Pre and post contract experience.
• Experience of working under construction contract terms and conditions, preferably NEC or similar.
• 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.  Experience of SAP or similar cost and project control management software desirable.
• 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 strong track record of business development, management fee and recruitment.  
• Experience working on projects within complex operating environments, including interfaces with passengers and the public
• Aviation & Rail experience preferred, other cross sector experience (desirable)

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