Cost Management SpecialistPortsmouth£40,000 - £45,000
I am looking for an experienced Cost Management Specialist to join a thriving and dynamic team based down at Portsmouth Dock yard. You will be providing commercial support across a multitude of trades, supporting the upkeep and maintenance of Warships. This is a fulltime office-based role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance Commercial Performance:
- Implement effective cost control measures and identify value-for-money opportunities, ensuring customer quality standards are met.
- Build Strong Relationships:
- Foster and maintain professional relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Contract Administration:
- Manage contracts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and smooth execution.
- Budget Analysis:
- Compare the annual budget against actual costs, providing detailed insights.
- Data Reporting:
- Prepare and present weekly job cost analysis reports to support informed decision-making.
- Work in Progress Review:
- Collaborate with trade leads to assess project progress and ensure timely final invoicing.
- Aged Debt Management:
- Oversee and recover outstanding payments effectively.
- Client Reporting:
- Compile and deliver Client SLA monthly metric reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Forecasting:
- Review and update monthly financial forecasts to reflect current performance and projections.
- Trading Pack Support:
- Assist with the preparation and review of monthly trading packs for accurate financial reporting.
- Subcontractor Management:
- Oversee subcontractor accounts, including variations and payment processing.
- Commercial Guidance:
- Provide support and advice to trade leads on commercial best practices.
- Policy Compliance:
- Ensure the site team adheres to the company’s commercial policies and procedures.
EXPERIENCE / EXPECTATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving.
- Experience of collating costs and maximising value
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Experience in Power BI would also be beneficial but not essential.
- Maintain a Personal Development Plan
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of Marine industry would be an advantage but not essential
- Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience
Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information.