Senior Cost Consultant

Morson Talent

Senior Cost Consultant
Location: Hybrid – 3 days based in either London/Oxford/Cambridge, 2 days remote
Salary: £53k – £63k
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Our client is a leading engineering and design consultancy who specialise in delivering high-profile research, technological and life science facilities for market leading national and global clients.

They’re currently in the process of growing their Life Science Cost Management team and are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Consultant to join their team.

Ideally, we are looking for candidates with experience working on large complex construction projects, ideally within Life Science, sector or from within other heavy MEP/Manufacturing sectors.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, you’ll provide professional Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services to high-profile clients working on science facilities across the UK & Europe with a focus on London, Oxford and Cambridge.
You'll have the opportunity to work on projects from inception through to completion. Day-to-day activities range from working on cost estimates/feasibilities, benchmarking and the procurement process to reviewing and agreeing contractor proposals and contract management. 
You’ll be supported to develop your career within a collaborative team environment, and you’ll have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team who are passionate about delivery an excellent service and positive outcomes for our clients. 
Qualifications & Experience:

MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor
A good understanding of key drivers of cost and value
Passionate about driving innovation in service and delivering exceptional results 
Experience working on large complex construction projects, ideally within the Research, Technology and Life Science, sector or from within other heavy MEP sectors 
Experience taking projects from inception to completion
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build good client relationships
Experience of coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues and emerging leadership skills.
Experience with Digital Cost Management and CostX, 5D BIM and Benchmarking tools
Please contact Scarlet Wilson for more information on this role