Senior Cost Manager

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Senior Cost Manager

The role of a Senior Cost Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• Leading service delivery on behalf of JLL, reporting directly to the Director.
• Liaison with design teams, contractors and client representatives.
• Developing and enhancing Benchmarking process to demonstrate robust cost control.
• Preparing budgets, cashflow forecasts and reports.
• Produce inflationary assessments.
• Agreement of target costs, preparation of costs reports to forecast total project outturn costs.
• Assisting with procurement, including assisting in the drafting of contract particulars, engagement with legal teams in production of amendments, undertaking analysis of tenders and preparing tender assessment reports.
• Monthly assessments, payment certificates and financial reporting.
• Assist Project Managers in administering the relevant conditions of contract.
• Assessment of early warning’s and compensation event’s.
• Final accounts and post project reviews.
• Identifying opportunities for growth within the business and industry.
• Assisting with business development and tender preparation.
• Development of good practice initiatives and methodologies for continuous improvement and added value.
• Management and mentoring of junior staff members.
• Manage professional fees and all client direct costs to budget
• Ensure that a quality service is delivered to all our clients.

The minimum requirements of the role include

• Degree qualified.
• Proven track record in the Construction industry.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of JCT Contracts.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Experience of leading a team and responsibility for commission deliverables.
• Willingness and ability to challenge in a positive and engaging manor.
• Experience of risk and value management processes.

Preferred requirements of the role include

• Membership of RICS, or similar is preferred.
• Experience of bid submissions.
• Prior line management and/or mentoring experience.
• Client facing experience.
• Experience working on Commercial Real Estate Projects

What we offer

• Competitive salary package
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and wellbeing support
• Generous pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and support for professional memberships
• Clear progression opportunities within JLL and Tetris UK
• Central London office with excellent transport links

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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