Cost Consultant

Description:

COST CONSULTANT

Location: Derby

Salary: £35-£50k (DOE)

The Cost Consultant Opportunity

Are you a knowledgeable Cost Consultant searching for a new challenge within the built environment? Do you want to work on a diverse range of exciting projects? Are you looking to work within a collaborative team as part of a growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

Our Client is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Cost Consultant at their Derby office. Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

They work across sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, defence and heritage. With this Cost Manager role, you can expect to be able to diversify your experience and work with some high profile, prestigious clients.

As part of the dynamic Cost Management team, your focus will be to prepare cost estimates, contract documents and reports.

Other main responsibilities for this Cost Consultant role will include:

* Carrying out audits, cost checks and reviews of contracts

* Liaising directly with clients and resourcing own jobs and checking internal costs

* Controlling day to day programming and planning

* Chairing meetings and ensuing commissions are delivered on time

* Carrying out quality checks on work produced by graduates and other staff

* Participating in Design Team meetings and provide advice on cost control matters

About You

This role will suit a Cost Consultant or Quantity Surveyor who has experience working on a variety of projects within the built environment. Ideally you will also have the following skills, experience and attributes:

* MRICS / Chartered Surveyor status is desirable but not essential

* Previous experience delivering cost management of building projects from feasibility/option studies through to detailed cost planning and post contract cost management

* Multi-sector background gained in consultancy or construction environment, experience in energy/renewables/off shore wind is highly desirable

* Good knowledge of the principal standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC

* A professional and compassionate attitude

* A commitment to delivering a high-quality client experience

* Teamworking skills

* An inquisitive nature

Remuneration and Benefits

They value and promote a positive work-life balance and encourage every member of the team to get involved with charity, sports, community, and company events. Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to them, and they work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of their organisation. They are also a responsible employer and Investors in People accredited business.

You will receive an attractive salary that will match your skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:

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* Hybrid working

* Stakeholder pension

* Life assurance

* Private healthcare

* 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave

* Healthcare cashplan

* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Childcare benefits

* Enhanced Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits

* Long service awards – including enhanced annual leave and vouchers

* Staff Discount Scheme

* Spot Rewards

* Professional subscriptions

* Season ticket loan or car loan at senior level

* Cycle to work scheme

* Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

WHAT TO DO NEXT FOR THIS COST CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY:

In order to apply for this Cost Consultant opportunity in Derby, then please click on the link to apply.

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