Construction Cost Manager

2 weeks ago

Swindon, United Kingdom WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited Full time
Job Description

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That's why our Construction & Programme team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

The role of Cost Manager (Post Capex) is pivotal to our future growth plans, through driving continued capital cost efficiencies which enables faster and greater growth, through providing first class cost controls and contractual protection to manage cost and commercial risk.

What you will be doing:
  • Reporting construction costs for Travel, International and High Street businesses;
  • Managing costs, driving value and ensuring cost risks are mitigated through external QS resources and internal PMs;
  • Ensuring quality tendering and close out processes are followed;
  • Working with estimating team to flag cost risks / trends to mitigate cost exposures;
  • Managing bulk procured reclaimed stocks;
  • Liaising with finance team to ensure that key budgeting milestones are met;
  • Ensuring that suppliers are vetted and their works are covered by suitable contracts.

We are looking for:
  • Experience in working in a fast paced and exciting retail environment;
  • Be able to demonstrate significant experience in capital cost management and project commercial management;
  • Ideally a QS or cost management background with accreditation in a relevant area eg, RICS, CIOB, or have certification within one of the specialist areas relevant to the role;
  • Ideally be degree qualified in a related field;
  • Be highly proficient in the use of MS Excel;
  • Be a self-motivated, driven individual with a logical and methodical mindset who continually seeks process improvements / refinements;
  • Consistently role model the WHSmith values, be a true team player, and be focused on developing both your team and yourself to continuously improve.
How we reward our teams
  • Competitive salary and car allowance
  • Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Hybrid working model from home and in the office
  • 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
  • Finish at 4pm on a Friday
  • Company pension
  • Staff discount card for stores and online
About us
Celebrating 230 years, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 11,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.

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