Are you an experienced Cost Manager ready to make an impact in the healthcare construction sector? A leading consultancy firm specialising in project and cost management is seeking a Cost Manager to join its dynamic and growing team.
This fantastic consultancy firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to both private and NHS clients. They work on a variety of healthcare projects, including new builds, major refurbishments, and large-scale developments. Their mission is to provide value-driven services with a focus on cost predictability, safety, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
As Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in controlling budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring accurate cost reporting throughout project life cycles. You'll be involved in the early stages of project planning, working closely with project managers and clients to create realistic budgets, manage cost plans, and ensure commercial success. Your expertise will help in delivering projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop project cost plans and budgets, including conducting surveys and producing estimates.
Track and manage costs, ensuring adherence to budget forecasts and highlighting any discrepancies.
Lead negotiations with contractors and subcontractors to secure fair pricing.
Provide commercial support throughout the project, ensuring costs are monitored and managed.
Prepare tender documentation and oversee the tender process for projects.
Work closely with clients and project teams to ensure cost management objectives are met.
Ensure accurate and timely cost reporting to all stakeholders.
Requirements:
5+ years of cost management experience, ideally in commercial or healthcare construction.
Strong knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts.
Excellent time management, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with clients and project teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
Degree in cost management, quantity surveying, or a related field.
Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme and private healthcare.
Flexible working options.
Career progression and development opportunities.
Regular social events and charity initiatives.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare construction, apply here!
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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