Head of Cost Consultancy (Commercial Manager / QS)

Overview

Our client are a leading multi-discipline consultancy working on large scale residential development and fire safety remediation programmes in England, they require a highly motivated, high achieving individual (chartered or equivalent) with significant commercial cost consultancy and leadership experience in the following job role.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

■ Strong team leader and motivator.

■ Leadership skills in steering and developing a cost consultancy team.

■ Procurement strategies.

■ Residential sector Cost Planning.

■ Team spirited, including within DTMs.

■ Proactive, with lateral thinking and problem solving skills.

■ Client facing.

■ Cladding remediation.

■ Programme management.

■ Detailed knowledge of NRM.

■ Microsoft Office software.

■ CostX or similar.

EXPERIENCE

■ Residential including high-rise

■ Mixed use developments

■ Public sector

■ Regeneration

■ Brownfield sites

Pre-Contract

■ To head and undertake development appraisals.

■ Cost planning and estimating for residential and remediation projects.

■ Work with Design Managers to maximise client development opportunities.

■ Support Fire Engineers, Project Managers and Employer’s Agent in DTMs.

■ Soft market testing options and appraisals.

■ Manage JVs.

Post-Contract Procedure and Administration

■ Provide leadership and support to a Quantity Surveyor team in London on residential and remediation projects and commercial support in regional offices where applicable through to agreement of the final Account.

■ Provision of general cost and contractual advice to the fire team, Project Managers and Employer’s Agents on residential developments.

Other Requirements

■ The successful candidate will work within a small, developing team of Quantity Surveyors/Cost Consultants servicing on residential and remediation projects ranging from £5m – £100m+.

■ Understanding of basic project modelling and financial viability principles.

■ To display strength in commercial and development management to existing clients.

■ Experience in current/innovative procurement routes including PCSA’s, joint venture management, value management and value engineering, particularly in a residential context.

■ Strong working knowledge of common construction contracts, with excellent experience in programme management.

■ Experience of fully understanding and managing the financial aspects of a project and keeping the client and relevant parties up to date at all times.

■ Must be able to assist the business in the development of it’s client base.

■ Manage, develop and strengthen the Cost Consultancy Team, including training and developing team members, including providing support to junior members.

■ Build upon existing processes and procedures to ensure efficient team delivery and incorporate within the existing accredited QMS system.

■ Ensure maintenance of database for both new and fire remediation projects.

REWARDS BENEFITS

■ Competitive salary.

■ Discretionary bonus incentive.

■ Pension contributions.

■ Private medical insurance.

■ 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + additional leave during Christmas and for birthdays.

■ Relevant Professional subscriptions covered