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About The Role Senior Quantity Surveyor - Permanent Opportunity Division: Civil Engineering Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire BENEFITS: Car allowance,Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance Job Summary Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, this position requires someone with a proven track record in the construction of Highways projects in the UK. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the full commercial function of a major project in Culham, Oxfordshire. The role will include raising orders, detailed cost control and recovery of value on the project. The successful candidate will have experience with NEC contracts, preferably Option C. These skills along with effective and correct subcontractor management and maintaining an on-going client interface relationship are all key requirements of this role. Experience in compilation of delay analysis and associated loss and expense claims is highly preferable. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for: Establishing the project budget including the allocation of cost codes to ensure detailed and accurate cost reporting is achieved. Review of main contract and subcontract terms and conditions, inclusive of stepping down conditions from main contract to subcontract. Procurement of subcontract packages including compilation of tender documentation. The detailed and transparent process of reporting on costs to date and forecasting cost to completion. Administration of the main contract and subcontracts, including compilation of contractual correspondence in relation to delays and associated loss and expense. Regular liaison and interface with the Employers team for the purposes of progressing the commercial aspects of the project. The day to day managing of staff resources to ensure the projects costs are known and managed effectively Carrying out delay analysis including the preparation of narratives and loss and expense to support claim submissions. Handling subcontract issues as they arise. Ensuring the variation / compensation event mechanism is correctly and timeously followed to ensure the commercial protection of the business Forecasting of cash flow / budget compilation. Preparing and submitting monthly application for payments including forecast defined cost to complete and compliance with any contract administration such as KPI requirements Liaising with procurement to set and agree allowances for the project. Attending progress / commercial meetings and representing the company in a commercial capacity. Use of company software to ensure all reporting, forecasting, subcontractor payments and any contract related documentation is effectively managed on the requisite online software. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Senior Quantity Surveyor and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals Person Specification Technical Competencies Essential: Third level qualification (degree or similar) Demonstrate previous experience in a Commercial/QS role at a Senior level Experience of working across a variety of heavy Civils sectors such as Highways/Rail/Marine projects. Contract knowledge: Understanding of specific contracts and ability to take appropriate action. Cost Control: Calling upon a wide range of skills to deliver results. Ensuring targets are achievable and checking on progress. Controlling critical elements of the process while forecasting ahead. Negotiation Skills: Presenting viewpoint with confidence and clarity. Soundly structured case pros and cons put forward with supporting evidence. Ability to get through to core issues. Presenting case in a persuasive manner and understanding the wider implications. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Considering relevant information and insights in order to make choices. Evaluating multiple factors in the identification of solutions and making sound and timely decisions. Desirable Professional qualification (e.g. MRICS/MCICES) Behavioural Competencies Essential People Management and Team Leadership: Actively searching for opportunities and ways to grow both self and others professionally. Improving performance while sharing knowledge and seeking feedback. Communication Skills: Expressing and presenting thoughts and complex ideas clearly and succinctly. Adapting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Client Focus: Establishing a positive relationship with clients/ customers, anticipating their needs and responding quickly to requests to develop better ways to deliver value to them. Planning and Organising: Using his or her time effectively and efficiently. Concentrating his or her efforts on the most important priorities. Continuously seeking new ways to plan and organise activities effectively. Teamwork: Developing cooperation and collaborative work efforts to achieve common goals, obtaining the input of others' and displaying willingness to learn from others. Organisational Understanding: Working cooperatively with other departments/ sections to achieve goals. Safety Awareness: Possessing general knowledge of safety procedures and abiding by the basic personal safety rules. Achieving Goals: Demonstrating energy and enthusiasm in their work, acting with decisiveness and determination to complete tasks. Showing confidence and a positive attitude toward difficulties. Flexibility and Reliability: Working effectively with different people and/or teams in a variety of situations. Actively seeking out and carefully considering the merits of new approaches. Delivering complex and articulated outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards, taking personal responsibility of all activities. IT Skills: Ability to use software but does not maximise use. Managing Change and Innovation: Welcoming new ideas and change to improve performance. Diversity: Working well with individuals from different backgrounds and understanding the value of diversity in the workplace. Our Commitment At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at: Email: .u k As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at: Email: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary Full commercial management of a number of housing projects from conception to completion. Provide information, where necessary, for the land purchase exercise that will enable clear materials and labour costs to be considered at that stage. Manage the flow of Health and Safety information from the Commercial Department. Carry out Commercial duties as defined within CDM. Monitor and report build costs periodically reporting any savings and excesses. Primary Responsibilities Full commercial management of housing projects Calculate all the prime costs on developments within the business, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the land purchase exercise. Prime costs to include but not restricted to house pricing, labour costs, site work operations and remediation work. Maintain and fully reconcile whole site infrastructure budgets and reconcile against phased developments. Provide a detailed cost budget and share with the Site Manager at the appropriate time. Implement wherever possible value engineering solutions & strategies to optimise profit and efficiency for the business. Maintain schedules of quantities (Bill of Quant's site database) and price them individually for prime cost budget. Preparation of Site Budgets for authorisation by the Business Unit Management Team at the appropriate time. Manage the adoption process of public works. Assist in finalising/agreeing Housing Association contracts. Manage Housing Association valuations and attend meetings on site. Manage Closed Contracts provisions and orders. Assist Customer Services in assessing the best commercial outcome for dealing with defects (incl cost recovery within Contract Agreements). Ensure the surveying team are run using consistently processes, documents & procedures Responsible for the pricing and management of subcontractors for the Customer Options system Provide information for land purchase exercise Once land opportunities are identified, familiarise the geographical area and consider site issues. Prepare estimates of all prime costs including subcontract and materials. Use COINS systems to present feasibility study of the site incorporating all development costs. Monitor and report costs Complete the apportionment of total prime costs to individual plots and produce a profit analysis for the Director. Monitor and explain subcontractor cost movements. Responsible for procurement of subcontractors including payments, variation orders and day works and settlement of final accounts. Undertake valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis and split the cost of profit completions and potential future profit to estimate a value for work in progress. Report on savings and excesses against budget costs to the Director. Forecast final accounts. General Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc. Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies. Attend relevant project, concept, pre-tender, pre-start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required Input and maintain any computer-based databases or systems. Attend site regularly to complete Commercial functions and support the site teams to running an efficient development Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements. Industry related business qualification. Strong managerial and negotiation skills with internal and external clients Working knowledge of contract law. IT literate (Although COINS system preferred). Preferably member of CIOB or RICS What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

About The Role Senior Quantity Surveyor - Permanent Opportunity Division: Civil Engineering Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire BENEFITS: Car allowance,Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance Job Summary Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, this position requires someone with a proven track record in the construction of Highways projects in the UK. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the full commercial function of a major project in Culham, Oxfordshire. The role will include raising orders, detailed cost control and recovery of value on the project. The successful candidate will have experience with NEC contracts, preferably Option C. These skills along with effective and correct subcontractor management and maintaining an on-going client interface relationship are all key requirements of this role. Experience in compilation of delay analysis and associated loss and expense claims is highly preferable. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for: Establishing the project budget including the allocation of cost codes to ensure detailed and accurate cost reporting is achieved. Review of main contract and subcontract terms and conditions, inclusive of stepping down conditions from main contract to subcontract. Procurement of subcontract packages including compilation of tender documentation. The detailed and transparent process of reporting on costs to date and forecasting cost to completion. Administration of the main contract and subcontracts, including compilation of contractual correspondence in relation to delays and associated loss and expense. Regular liaison and interface with the Employers team for the purposes of progressing the commercial aspects of the project. The day to day managing of staff resources to ensure the projects costs are known and managed effectively Carrying out delay analysis including the preparation of narratives and loss and expense to support claim submissions. Handling subcontract issues as they arise. Ensuring the variation / compensation event mechanism is correctly and timeously followed to ensure the commercial protection of the business Forecasting of cash flow / budget compilation. Preparing and submitting monthly application for payments including forecast defined cost to complete and compliance with any contract administration such as KPI requirements Liaising with procurement to set and agree allowances for the project. Attending progress / commercial meetings and representing the company in a commercial capacity. Use of company software to ensure all reporting, forecasting, subcontractor payments and any contract related documentation is effectively managed on the requisite online software. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Senior Quantity Surveyor and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals Person Specification Technical Competencies Essential: Third level qualification (degree or similar) Demonstrate previous experience in a Commercial/QS role at a Senior level Experience of working across a variety of heavy Civils sectors such as Highways/Rail/Marine projects. Contract knowledge: Understanding of specific contracts and ability to take appropriate action. Cost Control: Calling upon a wide range of skills to deliver results. Ensuring targets are achievable and checking on progress. Controlling critical elements of the process while forecasting ahead. Negotiation Skills: Presenting viewpoint with confidence and clarity. Soundly structured case pros and cons put forward with supporting evidence. Ability to get through to core issues. Presenting case in a persuasive manner and understanding the wider implications. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Considering relevant information and insights in order to make choices. Evaluating multiple factors in the identification of solutions and making sound and timely decisions. Desirable Professional qualification (e.g. MRICS/MCICES) Behavioural Competencies Essential People Management and Team Leadership: Actively searching for opportunities and ways to grow both self and others professionally. Improving performance while sharing knowledge and seeking feedback. Communication Skills: Expressing and presenting thoughts and complex ideas clearly and succinctly. Adapting language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Client Focus: Establishing a positive relationship with clients/ customers, anticipating their needs and responding quickly to requests to develop better ways to deliver value to them. Planning and Organising: Using his or her time effectively and efficiently. Concentrating his or her efforts on the most important priorities. Continuously seeking new ways to plan and organise activities effectively. Teamwork: Developing cooperation and collaborative work efforts to achieve common goals, obtaining the input of others' and displaying willingness to learn from others. Organisational Understanding: Working cooperatively with other departments/ sections to achieve goals. Safety Awareness: Possessing general knowledge of safety procedures and abiding by the basic personal safety rules. Achieving Goals: Demonstrating energy and enthusiasm in their work, acting with decisiveness and determination to complete tasks. Showing confidence and a positive attitude toward difficulties. Flexibility and Reliability: Working effectively with different people and/or teams in a variety of situations. Actively seeking out and carefully considering the merits of new approaches. Delivering complex and articulated outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards, taking personal responsibility of all activities. IT Skills: Ability to use software but does not maximise use. Managing Change and Innovation: Welcoming new ideas and change to improve performance. Diversity: Working well with individuals from different backgrounds and understanding the value of diversity in the workplace. Our Commitment At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at: Email: .u k As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at: Email: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary Full commercial management of a number of housing projects from conception to completion. Provide information, where necessary, for the land purchase exercise that will enable clear materials and labour costs to be considered at that stage. Manage the flow of Health and Safety information from the Commercial Department. Carry out Commercial duties as defined within CDM. Monitor and report build costs periodically reporting any savings and excesses. Primary Responsibilities Full commercial management of housing projects Calculate all the prime costs on developments within the business, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the land purchase exercise. Prime costs to include but not restricted to house pricing, labour costs, site work operations and remediation work. Maintain and fully reconcile whole site infrastructure budgets and reconcile against phased developments. Provide a detailed cost budget and share with the Site Manager at the appropriate time. Implement wherever possible value engineering solutions & strategies to optimise profit and efficiency for the business. Maintain schedules of quantities (Bill of Quant's site database) and price them individually for prime cost budget. Preparation of Site Budgets for authorisation by the Business Unit Management Team at the appropriate time. Manage the adoption process of public works. Assist in finalising/agreeing Housing Association contracts. Manage Housing Association valuations and attend meetings on site. Manage Closed Contracts provisions and orders. Assist Customer Services in assessing the best commercial outcome for dealing with defects (incl cost recovery within Contract Agreements). Ensure the surveying team are run using consistently processes, documents & procedures Responsible for the pricing and management of subcontractors for the Customer Options system Provide information for land purchase exercise Once land opportunities are identified, familiarise the geographical area and consider site issues. Prepare estimates of all prime costs including subcontract and materials. Use COINS systems to present feasibility study of the site incorporating all development costs. Monitor and report costs Complete the apportionment of total prime costs to individual plots and produce a profit analysis for the Director. Monitor and explain subcontractor cost movements. Responsible for procurement of subcontractors including payments, variation orders and day works and settlement of final accounts. Undertake valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis and split the cost of profit completions and potential future profit to estimate a value for work in progress. Report on savings and excesses against budget costs to the Director. Forecast final accounts. General Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc. Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies. Attend relevant project, concept, pre-tender, pre-start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required Input and maintain any computer-based databases or systems. Attend site regularly to complete Commercial functions and support the site teams to running an efficient development Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements. Industry related business qualification. Strong managerial and negotiation skills with internal and external clients Working knowledge of contract law. IT literate (Although COINS system preferred). Preferably member of CIOB or RICS What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - West London - Infrastructure "Looking for career stability and a long-term career? Apply now for a secure role, a stable future, and a company that truly values you." Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 plus car allowance, flexible benefits, and hybrid working Type: Permanent Location: West London About the Client Ganymede is proud to be working with a well-established leader in the UK water sector, supporting their growth as part of the AMP8 framework. Having first engaged with the sector during AMP4 and building on their success through AMP7, they have developed a strong reputation as a trusted industry partner. As a family-run business for over forty years, they place real emphasis on staff development, providing opportunities for career progression and professional qualifications. With operations nationwide and a clear strategy for growth through acquisitions and partnerships, they offer long-term stability and career security to their employees. The Opportunity This newly created Senior Quantity Surveyor role comes as a result of an expanding workload and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape the position according to their own experience and strengths. The role strikes a balance between independent working and support from senior leadership, ensuring you have both autonomy and access to guidance where needed. You'll be responsible for a range of commercial duties across both the pre- and post-contract phases. Areas of focus will include procurement, subcontractor management, contract review and administration, payment applications, and cost-value reconciliations. Working within a secured, 10 year multi-billion-pound framework, this role promises long-term career prospects, with a clear pathway towards future senior leadership positions within a growing business. Why Join? This role can offer a competitive salary and benefits package, coupled with a stable, supportive working environment. As part of the team, you'll have genuine opportunities to grow and develop your career within the infrastructure sector, with long-term security and clear progression pathways. What's on offer: A fantastic benefits package , with flexible options you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. Career progression with clear development opportunities, including the chance to step into a Commercial Manager role. Autonomy and trust - we believe in empowering our people. You'll have the freedom to work independently while still feeling supported by a collaborative, close-knit team. About You Candidates should have experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, ideally from a background in water, rail, highways, or general civil engineering. Familiarity with NEC contracts is essential. This is a perfect opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career, supported by a business with a strong reputation and commitment to professional growth. How to Apply Interviews will take place during the weeks of 7th and 14th April 2025, with a view to a summer start. For further information or to apply, please contact Josh Andrews, Commercial Specialist, on or via email at . Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Cost Manager job vacancy for ambitious Cost Managers with infrastructure / civil engineering consultancy experience to be based London and south east England. Fantastic new opportunities to work for a premium international cost and contracts consultancy on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects in London and around the UK. Current live projects include aviation and airports, major new railway construction projects, water and water frameworks, major road projects and ongoing highway frameworks and major bridge construction projects. Cost Manager jobs are available within several of the dedicated infrastructure teams within the contract and cost management division. This Cost Manager job offers the opportunity to work as a part of a team under a Senior Cost Manager, across a variety of standalone projects and long term ongoing frameworks encompassing nearly all aspects of UK infrastructure construction and renewal work. A brief indicative sample of recent, current and future infrastructure projects include: High Speed 2 / HS2 Other rail upgrade projects Major London aviation expansion and renewal projects Ongoing water framework projects and AMP 8 water framework partner work Major new infrastructure crossing the Thames in London A variety of one-off major road and highway projects as well as confirmed highway frameworks Responsibilities and Duties To deploy your client facing skills to establish friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in projects and programmes being supported Assist with the administration of a variety of contracts and contract types, including NEC, in accordance with project objectives and policies. Assist in the provision of accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting throughout the project lifecycle to completion in line with budget. Monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner. Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering. Help to manage contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice Help to drive improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders Assist with the progress of final accounts during negotiation and ensure final agreement and settlement Desired Skills and Experience It is understood that applicants may not have all the required experience in all the areas listed below, and training can be provided in some areas. Assistance with APC is offered and there is an established internal training scheme that offers structured assistance and a very high pass rate. It is essential to be able to demonstrate excellent communication and client facing skills gained and demonstrated to have been effective in your previous Cost Manager role/s undertaken. It is expected that suitable Cost Managers will have had exposure to some of the duties listed below. Experience of undertaking or assisting with Contract Management duties, ideally under NEC3 form of contract Some Change control experience Some Pricing experience Some Cost reporting experience Some Experience of undertaking collaborative working This role would particularly suit candidates that have previously worked for a "top 10" cost consultancy, either on civil engineering infrastructure projects or large scale building construction projects although experience with a smaller consultancy or end user is acceptable Candidates with high quality contracting experience with a leading UK or international civil engineering contractor are also invited to apply Qualifications/Educational Requirements A degree in Quantity Surveying, cost management or commercial management or equivalent is desired MRICS, MInstCES, HKIS, CIQS or equivalent recognised Chartership within Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Contracts Management or Commercial Management is desired although help with APC to achieve chartership can be provided Assistance with achieving MRICS through the APC route can be provided to candidate able to show their commitment to work towards this status Employing Company Overview and Profile This Cost Management and Contracts Management employer is a premium name in UK construction consultancy. Maxim Recruitment is proud to have worked with them in the UK and internationally for many years and we are one of a very few approved recruitment suppliers to this organisation. This employer's broader business capability encompasses a variety of UK and international business units including project management, programme management, cost management and quantity surveying, commercial management, project controls, procurement and supply chain management. In particular, this Senior Cost Manager job role is to work within the civil engineering and infrastructure division of their cost and contracts consultancy part of the company, that employs hundreds of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers and Contracts professionals dedicated to working on rail, airport, road, bridge, water and related civil engineering infrastructure projects. Cost Manager jobs and project locations include being office based in Central London, and visiting selected sites and clients across the south east of England including locations in Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Generous basic salary Private medical insurance Health & life insurances Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK Recommend this job to a friend and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.