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> Senior Cost Manager | MEP | Commercial
> Edinburgh
> Highly competitive salary range
> Pension + Life Assurance + Excellent Benefits + Annual Leave
> Hybrid Working
The Business:
This business has a 10-year pipeline of work, and its growth agenda is currently unmatched by anyone else in the Scottish sector. If progression and CPD are important to you, the business deeply recognises the importance and benefits of career advancement and continuous professional development, thus investing significantly in each and every person.
You will be working with a number of flagship clients across multiple sectors on a diverse range of projects. These include PBSA, Higher Education, Commercial, Retail, Industrial & Office Refurbishment.
The Role
As a Senior MEP Cost Manager, you will lead MEP-specific deliverables within larger projects or spearhead direct MEP commissions, such as asset upgrade initiatives. Your self-motivation and client-centric approach will empower you to manage multiple projects and foster strong client relationships.
Key responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Cost Management: Oversee all aspects of cost management and reporting from project inception to completion, ensuring financial objectives are met.
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Accurate Budgeting: Develop precise cost estimates and establish comprehensive budgets to guide project financials.
- Cost Analysis and Risk Assessment: Perform thorough cost analyses and risk assessments to inform decision-making and mitigate potential issues.
- High-Quality Service Delivery: Provide exceptional services, ensuring that all cost management deliverables align with client requirements and industry standards.
- Procurement Strategy Implementation: Advise on and execute effective procurement strategies to optimize resource acquisition and utilization.
- Contract Advisory: Guide clients on selecting appropriate contract suites that best suit their project needs.
- Tender Management: Prepare comprehensive tender documentation, manage the tendering process, and evaluate submissions to inform selection decisions.
- Financial Reporting: Generate detailed cost reports and cash flow forecasts to monitor financial performance and project viability.
- Valuation and Payments: Assess completed work valuations and coordinate payment processes to ensure timely compensation.
- Final Account Settlement: Negotiate and finalize accounts upon project completion, ensuring all financial matters are resolved satisfactorily.
Qualifications and Expertise:
- Proven Experience: A track record of delivering high-quality cost management and quantity surveying services throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Professional Accreditation: Chartered status with RICS or an equivalent professional body, or actively working towards such accreditation.
- Educational Background: A degree or HNC-level qualification in a relevant field.
- Multitasking Ability: Proficiency in managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
- MEP Expertise: Experience in delivering MEP components for clients, with a solid understanding of MEP systems and supply chains.
- Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with digital software tools for cost management service delivery.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the MEP cost management function within the growing Real Estate team. If you are a proactive professional with a passion for excellence and a drive to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply in confidence.
Benefits:
An excellent remuneration package (DOE).
A contributory pension scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Membership fees paid.
Car allowance - grade dependent.
Flexible working arrangements.
+Many more benefits.
Keywords: QS, Cost Manager, Cost management, estimating, MEP, mechanical electrical and plumbing, real estate, commercial, cost reporting, surveying, RICS, chartered surveyor, project control,
