Managing all costs from tendered project award through to final account - ensuring costs are minimised and enhancing value for money, whilst achieving required standards of quality in a safe environment.

Position will be part of site-based teams of building professionals.

Key Tasks

·        Initiate and report on cost plan for project;

·        Subcontract post award enquiries, orders, measures, valuations and final accounts, including contractual notices;

·        Client valuations, variation costings, value engineering/management final account, including contractual notices.

·        Working with Project Manager to control all financial and contractual matters on site.

·        Reporting progress of accounts on a monthly basis to senior management.

·        Managing claims.

·        Managing other team members to achieve required targets.

Skills Attributes

·        Numeric, analytical and presentation skills;

·        Working knowledge of MS Excel and word as a minimum;

·        Ability to effectively communicate with clients and subcontractors;

·        Work independently as part of a site team with focus on programmed deadlines and cost parameters;

·        Experience of responsibility for projects in excess of £1m as a minimum;

·        On site roles dealing with S/C orders and controlling all aspects of project surveying role.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

	Minimum HND/HNC in construction based learning. Working towards chartered status. Experience of a similar post and experienced in managing a small team. Working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract. Expertise in cost control and reporting on cost/value forecasting.

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