Lead Cost Consultant for Civil Engineering Projects
4 weeks ago
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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