Contractor Cost Manager

1 day ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Career Makers Full time
Job Title

Contractor Cost Manager

About the Job

Career Makers seeks a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with expertise in groundworks to work in Gloucester. The ideal candidate will have experience in assessing contractor quotations, monitoring compliance, and conducting commercial assessments of up to £1 million.

Key Responsibilities
  • Quotation Assessment: Evaluate contractor quotations for small and major works.
  • Compliance Monitoring: Monitor contractor adherence to quotation and application processes.
  • Commercial Assessments: Conduct comprehensive commercial assessments of contractor applications.
  • Reporting and Forecasting: Provide regular commercial reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc cost reports.
  • Tendering and Re-procurement: Assist with tendering and contractor re-procurement exercises.
  • Valuation Audits and Performance Reviews: Lead valuation audits and performance review meetings with contractors.
  • IT System Input: Enter commercial data daily into our IT system.
What We Offer
  • Life Assurance Scheme: Comprehensive life assurance scheme for all employees.
  • Corporate Gym Membership Discount: Exclusive discount on corporate gym membership.
  • Staff Discount on Skip Hire: Discounted skip hire services for staff members.
  • Career Progression Opportunities: Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Mental Health Support: Unlimited access to mental health support services.
Additional Benefits
  • Company Car: Company car provided for official use.
  • Company Pension: Comprehensive company pension scheme.
  • Private Medical Insurance: Private medical insurance for all employees.
  • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Ongoing health and wellbeing program for staff.
  • On-site Parking: Convenient on-site parking facilities.

Estimated salary: £62,500 - £72,500 per annum.



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