Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Manufacturing Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager providing cost leadership, estimating, planning, forecasting, and commercial controls for major advanced manufacturing construction programs.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and financial reports for multi-year capital programs in industrial/manufacturing sectors
Domain
Construction (manufacturing, automotive, industrial)
Required skills
cost estimating, cost planning, change management, contract negotiation, quantity surveying, cost auditing, value engineering, financial forecasting, stakeholder communication, leadership/mentoring
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes
Technologies
internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders; develop cost plans and estimates through design phases; reconcile changes with general contractors; manage cost checks and valuations; lead negotiations on contractor/subcontractor pricing; prepare monthly cost reports and final accounts; mentor talent; manage cost impact and contingency logs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities