Cost Manager

2 weeks ago

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor/Lead Cost Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor/Lead Cost Manager to join our team at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). As a key member of our Estates team, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support Estates in delivering business objectives, Value for Money, and overseeing governance of estates commercial interests.
  • Positively engage with Customers (Internal, Suppliers etc.) and develop, grow, and maintain Customer relationships.
  • Deliver high-quality services and ensure that cost management deliverables meet Customers' requirements.
  • Support the Estates team to build tender packs, specifications, and commercial requirements to achieve desired business objectives.
  • Manage projects to deliver high-quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
  • Prepare and present order of cost estimates and option studies.
  • Advise and support budget setting, cost planning, costing processes, and benchmarking.
  • Internally audit projects, cost-in-use studies (Construction and Maintenance).
  • Negotiate contract commercial terms, rates etc. with interested parties.
  • Advise on, set, and implement procurement strategies and deliver to plan.
  • Prepare tender documentation and manage the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes, and evaluating and reporting on tenders.
  • Value completed work and arrange for payments.
  • Settle final accounts and report.
  • Provide technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects, identifying and managing risk to avoid dispute etc.
  • Support SME's within Estates by administering contracts as Cost Management Contract Administrator.
  • Be the Estates Lead for Tender pricing evaluation, working with UKRI commercial team to ensure procurement strategy objectives are realised.
Requirements:
  • Broad, in-depth cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
  • Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques i.e., NSR, RICS NRM etc.
  • Sound knowledge of the industry (including factors affecting it) and construction methods and materials.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction, and maintenance procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks.
  • Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator and Employer's Agent.
  • Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
  • Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high-performance teams.
  • Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
  • Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
  • Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, financial, and numeracy skills.
  • Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to prepare first-class submissions for services.
  • Competent at negotiating and a demonstrable track record of improving and achieving VFM.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.
  • Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
  • Mentoring and coaching Estates colleagues in cost management and their duties.
Qualifications:
  • MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
Behaviours:
  • People Focused - Motivated to create and maintain positive relationships.
  • Creative - We solve problems and introduce new ideas.
  • Performance-led - Driven to exceed client expectations.
  • Collaborative - We foster a progressive and inclusive work ethic.
  • Accountable - we act with integrity and take responsibility.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities, and societies. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about cost management and want to join a dynamic team, please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your motivation for the role and how you meet the requirements.

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