Cost Consultant - MEP
Cost Consultant - MEP
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About the Role
Our client is a global consultancy that works across the public and private sectors delivering transformative projects with a focus on responsibility and sustainability. This role sits within the cost consultancy team providing expert cost and commercial management services for a wide range of projects.
You will join a team of professionals offering fullcycle cost management across various sectors including property and infrastructure delivering solutions to complex challenges and supporting client outcomes.
The Role: Responsibilities
As a Cost Consultant specialising in MEP your key responsibilities will include:
Safety and Compliance:
- Upholding safetyfirst principles and ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations.
- Promoting an inclusive and supportive working environment that values wellbeing.
Cost Management and Procurement:
- Developing cost plans presenting them to stakeholders and ensuring cost management aligns with strategic outcomes.
- Supporting procurement processes including prequalification analysis and contract preparation.
- Conducting feasibility studies advising on procurement strategies and applying value management techniques.
Project Delivery:
- Managing cost planning and estimation activities taking ownership of final cost plans.
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with contractors.
- Providing cost control and reporting services throughout project delivery.
- Advising on and preparing contract documents including warranties bonds and licences.
- Evaluating contractor claims and issuing certificates of practical completion.
Stakeholder Management:
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients and delivering exceptional service at all project stages.
Sustainability and Innovation:
- Contributing to carbon reduction initiatives and supporting projects aligned with sustainability goals.
- Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance procedures and services.
Leadership and Development:
- Providing guidance and mentoring to assistant cost consultants and junior team members.
- Leading by example to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree in quantity surveying cost management or a related field.
- Professional membership or progress towards MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
- Experience in cost consultancy with MEP expertise and a mix of property and infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency with JCT and NEC forms of contract.
- Strong knowledge of cost planning budgeting value engineering and lifecycle costing.
- Commercial and financial acumen with experience advising on contract administration.
- Understanding of sustainability social value and carbon reduction in the context of project delivery.
- Strong communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Experience developing relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and improving working practices.
Our Client Offers:
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A supportive inclusive working environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
- Flexibility including parttime and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.
How to Apply:
We welcome applications from individuals with a range of experience and backgrounds. Even if you feel you do not meet all the criteria we encourage you to apply as you may be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities within our clients organisation.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to excel.
Employment Type
Full Time
