What the job involves: On the projects Quantity surveying, cost control and change management across the full lifecycle, covering fit-out, refurbishment and ground-up work Primary point of contact for reporting on the commercial status of projects and programs Working directly with GCs, owners' reps, consultants and other stakeholders, and coordinating the cost side within the wider construction process Coordinating delivery of cost management and project controls services across a range of project types and sectors Advising clients on procurement and contracting strategy across delivery models, including program-level capital planning and reporting Driving best practice and improving cost management procedures, processes, templates and tools Running the team Leading, coaching and growing a team of cost managers and QSs, including performance reviews and career development Setting the team's direction against client and business objectives, with KPIs and risk plans to match Tracking margins, fee forecasts and resourcing across commissions Implementing and maintaining business management systems, carrying out internal audits and coordinating external audits with certification bodies Winning work Building client relationships, understanding the market and developing a pipeline of opportunities Writing proposals and RFP responses, and pursuing cross-selling opportunities Presenting to senior stakeholders and joining leadership meetings on project status, staffing and initiatives Capturing lessons learned for the internal best practice database, and attending industry and networking events What you'll bring A bachelor's degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a related field. A graduate degree in one of these is preferred. At least 8 years of cost management experience in construction, including commercial real estate projects Construction consultancy experience, which is strongly preferred A strong foundation in quantity surveying practice. RICS accreditation, or working toward it, is preferred. Experience across multiple sectors Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
