Cost Manager

Our client, a leading waste management operator, is looking to recruit a Cost Manager to provide Cost and Contract Management in support of a programme of civil engineering and construction projects within the Landfill Division. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, key tasks will include: • To prepare both annual and longer-term capital expenditure budgets for Engineering and Construction projects • To prepare, maintain and report on capital expenditure spend forecasts • Prepare capital expenditure requests. • To review and assess Contractors’ costs proposals and payment submissions; including negotiation of cost proposals, compensation events/claims and also auditing of all costs claimed by the Contractors. • To collect, collate, analyse and report on Cost Benchmarking information. • To input data and maintain a cost database for Engineering and Construction projects and to assist with the design and implementation of any required templates and systems. • To provide commercial and contractual advice on Building, Engineering and Restoration contracts and sub-contracts, as well as preparation and administration of tenders and contract documents. • To support potential acquisitions by the business, through provision of cost advice on future capital expenditure requirements. • To support the landfill engineering team where required. • To lead the procurement process for leachate treatment plants and civil engineering works. • To provide accurate pre contract estimates and cost plans. Applications are invited from candidates with the following skills and experience: • Quantity Surveyor with experience in cost management of capital works projects and programmes. • Thorough understanding of the principles and practices for rigorous cost controls to ensure projects are delivered on budget. • Experience of cost control and contract administration of capital projects services undertaken using a variety of contract forms – for both individual projects (typical value range £100,000 - £1,000,000). • Experience of cost control and contract administration on multiple projects via a framework contract. • Familiarity with progressive approaches to client/contractor relationships would be useful, e.g. alliance or framework contracts, target cost incentivisation. • Proactive and self-motivating with a keen eye for opportunities for improvement. Excellent communicator with good team working skills. • A thorough understanding of NEC contract suite. Experience of MF1, FIDIC and IChemE would be advantageous. • Experience of the waste industry would be advantageous as would experience of working within a process engineering industry. • MRICS qualification would also be advantageous however the candidate must be of a standard capable of achieving MRICS status should it be required. Ref: J7755