Senior Cost Manager - ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD : Job Details

Are you a driven Senior Cost Manager near Hertfordshire? Are you looking to work on projects which will have a meaningful impact for years to come? Are you looking for a collaborative and vibrant company? If so, apply now!

This fantastic construction consultancy firm is looking for a hard-working Senior Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in Hertfordshire. You will have the opportunity to work on major projects within the healthcare sector. From new builds to major refurbishments, there's plenty for you to get stuck into here.

If you are seeking rapid progression, flexible working patterns and a great, sociable team, this company wants to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities of the successful Senior Cost Manager:

• Develop and manage project cost plans, budgets, and estimates.

• Track changes, review, and update cost plans at key milestones.

• Lead contractor negotiations, ensuring fair contract prices.

• Oversee and mentor a team of cost managers, ensuring accuracy and delivery to deadlines.

• Prepare procurement strategies and oversee tender processes.

• Manage contractor disputes, lead negotiations and ensure contractual adherence.

• Perform quality assurance over cost reports and documentation.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 5+ years in cost management, with at least 2 years in a senior role.

• Extensive experience with NEC and JCT contracts.

• Proven ability to lead cost management for projects, including procurement strategy and value management.

• Commercial construction experience, ideally in healthcare.

• Strong Microsoft Office and project management application proficiency.

• Degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related qualification.

• Excellent time management, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication abilities.

• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, self-starting attitude.

• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to influence and lead others.

Benefits for the successful Senior Cost Manager:

• Competitive salary.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).

• Pension scheme and private healthcare.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.