Cost Manager

Cost Manager
Salary: £60,000
Dunkerque, France
 
An excellent job opportunity for a Cost Manager to work for a leading construction consutancy business in Dunkerque, France. The role encompasses responsibilities in the research and biopharmaceutical sector, spanning the management of global property portfolios, business case development, construction delivery, fit-out commission, and hand-over processes.

 
What will you be doing?
 

• Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. Applying the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Managing, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
• Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract.
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients.
• Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

 
Let’s talk about you….
 

• Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role.
• Previous experience working with blue chip Life Science & Pharmaceutical clients
• JCT / NEC form of contract experience essential
• Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
• Previous experience of managing people and risk management.
• Knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration
• Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Strong understanding of industry best practice.
• Understanding of hot topic issues such as Sustainability, Social Value, Carbon Reduction impacting Public Sector
• Capex V Opex Cost Analysis/ advice
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent.
• French speaking (Desirable not essential)
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS.

 
What do you get in return?
 
 
A competitive renumeration package along with excellent benefits including private medical insurance allowance, professional subscription or membership fee reimbursement, a year. You will also be working for a forward-thinking innovative business that will give you the platform to excel.
If you would like to hear more about the position, then we'd love to hear from you.
 
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