Cost Manager

Due to our continued growth, Pick Everard are looking for a Senior Cost Manager to lead and shape a diverse range of projects in Leicester and throughout the Midlands region. We work across sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, defence and heritage. With Pick Everard, you can expect to be able to diversify your experience and work with some high profile, prestigious clients. Take a look at some of our projects: Discover our projects - Pick Everard As a Senior Cost Manager, you will carry out audits, cost checks, reviews of construction and FM contracts and ensure commissions are delivered on time. You'll have the opportunity to lead on the bid process and undertake a range of business development. You will also play an active role in mentoring more junior level of staff on a day to day basis, helping with the overall growth of the cost management team. Within the role, you will be in full control and have ownership over your projects; providing you with a great level of autonomy. You'll become part of a business with an excellent reputation in the industry for client care and quality with a diverse range of industry experts for you to collaborate with and learn from. All of us working here share immense pride in Pick Everard's 160-year heritage and the progress we have driven as a leading consultancy. Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

Our ideal Senior Cost Manager must have:

• Significant experience delivering cost management of building projects from feasibility/option studies through to detailed cost planning and post contract cost management.
• Thorough knowledge of the principal standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC3
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality client experience
• Multi-sector background gained in consultancy or construction environment
It would be nice for you to have:
• MRICS / Chartered Surveyor status
• A professional and compassionate attitude
• Excellent client communication skills, report writing skills and presentation skills
  
  Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 650+ work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
• Agile working
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Stakeholder pension