Senior Cost Management Specialist

5 days ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Platform Housing Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Asset Management department on a fixed-term basis.

About Us

Platform Housing Group is committed to investing in people and places to create a stronger, more sustainable future. We own and manage around 48 properties with an annual budget allocated to their maintenance and improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage commercial functions, focusing on cost management and ensuring excellent value for money.
  • Establish strong working relationships based on respect and effective negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Travel to and work from our group offices as needed, approximately once a week.
Requirements
  • Significant experience in managing commercial functions.
  • Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a similar role.
  • Experience with construction-related contracts and budget forecasting and management.
  • Numerate, highly IT literate, accurate, and detail-conscious.
Benefits
  • Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave.
  • Family-friendly policies including generous parental leave.
  • Medicash membership with access to an employee assistance programme.
  • Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3%.

The estimated salary for this role is £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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