Cost Control Manager

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Approach Personnel Ltd Full time

The role of a Managing Quantity Surveyor is available with a leading new build housing developer based in Birmingham.

About the Job

This position is ideal for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has worked on new build or social housing refurbishment projects. The successful candidate will have excellent commercial awareness and strong cost control skills, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

  • Manage the Quantity Surveying and Estimating team to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Control all expenditure, including managing sub-contractor relationships and negotiating costs.
  • Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts to inform business decisions.
  • Evaluate value for money & conduct financial assessments to drive business growth.
  • Oversee day-to-day cost control, monitoring, & reporting to stakeholders.
  • Process sub-contractor requests for payment via application & invoice.
  • Attend project & company meetings to stay informed about business developments.
  • Maintain timely cash flow management to ensure smooth business operations.
  • Foster professional relationships with clients & customers to drive business growth.
Your Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree or other technical qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor, preferably in new build or social housing refurbishment.
  • Strong commercial awareness, including knowledge of cost estimation and budgeting.
  • A proven track record of delivering contracts on time and within budget.
  • Contractual awareness, including negotiation and dispute resolution.
  • Negotiating, communication, & presentation skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain management, including procurement and logistics.
  • RICS / CIOB qualification (preferred).
The Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary package including:

  • A salary of up to £75,000 per annum.
  • An Annual Performance Bonus.
  • Private Medical cover.
  • A Car Allowance.
  • A Company Pension.

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