Cost Manager
* Salary £40-70k DOE
* Annual performance related bonus
* Annual leave 28 days plus bank holidays increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and 30 days after 10.
* 5 days additional leave purchase scheme
* Pension contribution match up to 5% - salary sacrifice scheme available for increase
* 45ppm
* One professional membership payment per year (RICS, APM, CIOB)
* RICS accredited firm with a RICS training programme
* Hybrid working - one day per week from home.
* Twice yearly promotion opportunties.
* Pathway to Directorship
A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd are currently recruiting for a Cost Manager for an established consultancy. Our client has a network of 6 offices and this is your change to join their head office in Milton Keynes which accounts for over a third of their headcount.
Our client has a busy project pipeline with numerous secured schemes with repeat clients and this opportunity represents the structured and planned growth of the business, offering a unique role for the successful professional to join an office with a healthy pipeline of work,
The majority of the work will be new build industrial and logistics (small amount of refurbishment)
We are currently looking for Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors - Project level to Senior level.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct detailed cost estimates and analysis for construction projects within leisure, residential, and industrial sectors.
* Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial targets and client requirements.
* Collaborate with procurement teams to secure tender pricing.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks that may impact project costs.
* Liaise with clients to understand their budgetary constraints and provide cost-effective solutions.
* Monitor project expenditures and provide regular reports on financial performance, including the agreement of final accounts.
* Lead and mentor junior cost management professionals, providing guidance and support as needed.
The Successful Applicant
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Proven experience in cost management within industrial or residential (new build or refurbishment industrial)
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Proficiency in relevant software applications such as MS Excel and Cost-X.
* Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is desirable but not essential.
Application Process:
If you would like more information on this role please email your current CV through to Sally Whittingham; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest, or apply on line