We are currently looking for a Senior Cost Manager to fill a permanent opening with our client located in the City Centre of Edinburgh. Interested candidates will have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects covering Energy, Defence, Nuclear, Power, Utilities.

Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Manager:

Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
Value engineering and life cycle costing
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Requirements of the Senior Cost Manager:

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
At least 5 years experience with provable technical delivery experience
Significant exposure to, and good working relations with, private and public sector clients
Have experience of solely managing projects of up to £5M and up to £30M as part of a team

On offer for the Senior Cost Manager:

This position offers a starting salary of between £55-65k, a good work to life balance and project exposure.

Company benefits package includes Pension scheme, 34 days annual leave, Private healthcare, Life assurance, and a range of other benefits.

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