Jobs, fresher vacancy - Cost Manager & Senior Cost Manager - Central & Local Government • UK

Company: Turner & Townsend alinea

UK

Job DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for Cost Managers, to join our London based Communities and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects across the central and local government sector. The team undertakes a wide variety of projects for a number of notable public sector organisations such as refurbishment of listed buildings, office fit out projects, high volume residential projects and masterplanning commissions.Typical duties for the Cost Manager will include:,Leading the commercial delivery of a variety of projectsEstablishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.Cost Management of a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.Managing, supporting and mentoring junior staff membersPrevious experience and sound understanding of the following is required for this role: Excellent communication with stakeholdersA wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years.Contract Management (JCT and Or NEC forms of contract)Cost ManagementChange management and controlValuationRisk ManagementProcurementCost Planning/ EstimatingReportingCollaborative approach and best-for-project attitudeSharing best practicePeople managementCommission managementIdentifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycleGood knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.