Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

robert • July 14, 2021

Blue Water Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in the Cardiff area.

 

Suitable candidates must have experience within the Utilities / Water industry. NEC contact experience is essential for this role.

 

Duties will include:

 

·        Liaison with design teams, contractors and client representatives.

·        Site visits including measurement, progress and productivity assessments.

·        Preparing budgets, cashflows and reports.

·        Agreement of target costs, defined cost auditing, forecast outturn costs and earned value analysis.

·        Manage professional fees to budget and ensuring that a quality service is delivered to all our clients.

·        Assisting with business development and tender preparation.

·        Final accounts and post project reviews.

·        Monthly assessments, payment certificates and financial reporting

·        Assisting with procurement, including drafting Contract Data and preparing tender assessment reports.

 

Minimum Requirements for this role:

 

·        Degree qualified.

·        Proven track record in the Water industry.

·        Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.

·        Working knowledge of NEC Contracts.

·        Sound technical knowledge of the rail industry.

·        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.

 

Salary Package

 

·        Negotiable depending on experience.

·        Car package

·        Pension and holiday entitlement

 

If you are interested or available for this position, please contact Bradley Salt at Blue Water Recruitment.

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