Assistant Cost Manager
17 days ago
Belfast
* Assistant Cost manager – Multidisciplinary Consultancy – Belfast * Your new company HAYS Property & Surveying NI are proudly working in collaboration with a highly respected, established multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for an Assistant Cost Manager to join their Belfast team. This organisation plays a pivotal role in delivering complex building and infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland and beyond, with expertise spanning across most, if not all, the built environment and construction commanding a significant presence within the marketplace. Due to continued growth, our client has an exciting opportunity available for an Assistant Cost Manager to join the growing team in Belfast. The role involves working with a key client gaining valuable experience on infrastructure and buildings projects. The successful candidate will provide support to the Commercial Manager and wider Contracts and Framework team for construction delivery, cost management and performance measurement. Your new role As part of the Cost Management Team, you’ll play an active role in managing the financial aspects of building projects — from early design and planning through to completion, and in some cases, the ongoing costs associated with operation and maintenance once the building is in use.With continued growth across the region, the company now has an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Assistant Cost Manager based in Belfast. In this role, you’ll work closely with one of the company’s key clients, gaining valuable experience across both infrastructure and building projects. You’ll support the Commercial Manager and the wider Contracts and Framework team in areas such as construction delivery, cost management and performance monitoring.Working with one of the key clients and carrying out the following responsibilities: • Responsible for verifying and certifying payment of suppliers and ensuring the correct amount is paid., • Development of procedures and systems for project cost management in order to develop efficiency and / or assurance of value for money., • Prepare and present monthly reports showing cost position and contract performance on allocated projects to keep project teams informed., • Assist in the development and compiling of NEC4 contract documents for projects – construction and professional services., • Review existing contract documents on allocated projects and provide advice to project managers on contractual obligations to ensure compliance with the contract., • Support the wider teams ensuring compliance with procedures for construction works., • Some early experience in a construction contract environment., • Experience in measurement and valuation of construction works., • Experience of using MS Office 365 including Word and Excel., • Understanding of building and civil construction technology and associated supply chain., • Ability to deal with colleagues and wider project teams in a professional and confident manner., • Ability to work to and meet deadlines., • Excellent communication skills.Desirable, • NEC Contract Experience., • Understanding of budget control and management of budgets. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4761134