Senior Cost Manager

4 weeks ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Farrans Construction Full time

As a Senior Cost Manager at Farrans Construction, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial success of our projects. Your primary responsibilities include monitoring costs, maximising revenue, and minimising liabilities.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide accurate financial reporting to achieve the appropriate commercial result for projects.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with the supply chain and clients.
  • Manage subcontractor supplier accounts, ensuring financial and contractual compliance.
  • Place supply chain orders in accordance with the procurement schedule.
  • Complete measurements and valuations of work executed, ensuring contract compliance.
  • Ensure timely payments to subcontractors and suppliers, adhering to cash targets.
  • Guarantee Farrans Construction's compliance with all contractual requirements.
  • Monitor project expenditure against budget.
  • Analyse cost overruns and provide projections.
  • Identify opportunities to maximise value and minimise costs.
  • Liaise with clients on commercial issues, including variation agreements, claims, and additional payments.
  • Prepare contractual documentation for legitimate claim situations.
  • Pursue continuous improvement within the commercial process and your area of responsibility.
  • Adhere to all business compliance requirements, aligning with Company policies.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Prior experience in a construction QS role on major projects.
  • Strong understanding of modern building techniques, plant, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of construction contract conditions.
  • Appreciation of cost impact on programme completion and construction solutions.
  • Degree-level education in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or equivalent qualification.
  • Full driving license.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and database software.

Farrans Construction offers a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, transparency, and inclusivity. We provide opportunities to work on high-profile, complex projects and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 30+ days annual leave.
  • Pension plan.
  • Car allowance.
  • Health cash plan enrolment.
  • Enhanced maternity and family-friendly policies.
  • Access to discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • 24/7 counselling and support health line.
  • GP anytime.
  • Wellbeing App.
  • Company Occupational Health.
  • Annual Health and Wellbeing Events.

Due to project location, accommodation and travel arrangements may be provided to support your work needs.



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