Senior Cost Manager (Lexica. Member of WSP)

We are helping organisations to become more efficient and effective in the core sectors that we work in; whether improving patient pathways for the NHS, developing laboratories to facilitate world-leading science, or rationalising educational campuses to attract the highest calibre students and research investment. Our clients tell us that we are different from other consultancies. They know that we have a wide range of skills across the business that gives us a competitive edge over other organisations. By joining Lexica, you will be part of the journey with our clients and colleagues. 

A little more about your role…

As a Senior Cost Manager you will support the delivery of projects across the health and life sciences sectors and be part of a dynamic team responsible for providing full cost management services from initial feasibility through to completion on complex refurbishments ad new-build schemes. You will deliver robust cost plans, support procurement and tendering, administration of contracts, and ensuring strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with NHS Trust, science clients, and design teams.

What we expect from you…

• Experience in project delivery utilising all common procurement strategies
• Ability to negotiate contract T&Cs for all NEC and JCT forms of contracts with contractors on behalf of clients and deliver the typical QS role for contracts from placement through to project completion
• Leading tender processes including production of Tender and Value for Money reports
• Assist in the cost management of projects through the entire project lifecycle
• Preparation of estimates, cost plans using the NRM-based approach
• Preparation of pricing schedules, tender and contract documentation
• Undertake monthly assessments for payment
• Construction phase cost management including attending site meetings, negotiating and agreeing variations with the contractor and preparing the monthly cost report to the client.
• Produce cost reports and cashflows, presenting to stakeholders, and supporting the preparation of business cases for public funding approval
• To be familiar with the construction industry and work within a fast -paced consultancy environment
• Actively engaged in value and risk management, having facilitated structured risk workshops and delivered value engineering proposals.
• Management of more junior team members in the delivery of projects to assist in their learning and development while delivering for the client
• Ability to manage the delivery of projects within the QS scope of services and agreed fee amount. Early identification and raising of potential changes and or challenges to delivery internally with senior members of the team

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management
• A Chartered Professional in surveying with either the RICS or CIOB or have sufficiently extensive experience to be able to attain chartership
• Demonstrable track record of successful outcomes and able to work under own initiative
• An understanding of typical traditional and design and build contract T&Cs and mechanisms commonly used in the UK.
• Experience in managing two-stage procurement processes and successful delivery on behalf of the client at each stage
• Competence in project controls and financial management, maintaining accurate reporting across all project stages and ensuring compliance with client funding requirements and audit standards
• Strong communication, ability to perform client-facing duties and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness, a logic thinker, who works efficiently and accurately to high standards