Lead Cost Consultant for Civil Engineering Projects

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Abatec Recruitment Full time £70,000 - £80,000

About the Role:

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a Lead Cost Consultant to join a prestigious Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor, focusing on projects within the Thames Water Framework.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the financial management and successful completion of large-scale projects, ensuring the company’s financial interests are safeguarded.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager, while receiving guidance from a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
  • Ensure timely submission of all necessary data for monitoring and evaluating contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Engage with Project Managers for the daily commercial administration of contracts, ensuring financial success and keeping the Commercial Manager informed of significant developments.
  • Draft and approve sub-contracts in collaboration with the Regional Commercial Team.
  • Work closely with contracts management to ensure all required notices and submissions are made promptly.
  • Guarantee that main contract payment applications include all necessary claims and that detailed claims and final accounts are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Assist Project Managers in managing sub-contractor performance to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of obligations.
  • Facilitate the regular submission of main contract payment applications and manage cash collection, alongside preparing sub-contractor payments in accordance with specified terms.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of the construction industry and its stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of standard contract forms.
  • Exhibit strong negotiation skills with clients and sub-contractors, along with the ability to draft sub-contracts.
  • Produce accurate monthly cost and value reports, along with financial forecasts.
  • Conduct risk assessments and evaluate them in collaboration with project team members.
  • Bring extensive experience in managing live projects and final accounts.
  • Successfully complete multiple final accounts.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in the water industry is highly desirable.

Benefits:

  • 26 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days.
  • Private medical insurance for yourself, with the option to purchase family coverage.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements, depending on your role.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Coverage for professional membership fees.
  • Flexible Benefits scheme, including options for dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and retail vouchers.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please reach out to our recruitment team.


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