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Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. Cumming Group, a Cost and Project Management Consultancy within the construction industry, provides a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors. Cumming Group are seeking to recruit a Senior/Associate Cost Manager in our Birmingham Office. The Senior/Associate Cost Manager will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the delivery of various Industrial & Logistics projects with one of the largest Industrial & Logistics developers in the UK. Cumming group have a 20+ year relationship with this valued repeat client and a dedicated team delivering multiple schemes at various project stages. The role of a Senior/Associate Cost Manager includes the following responsibilities: Provide cost management and employer’s agent services through pre and post contract stages Manage the consultant team from planning and due diligence stages through to tendering, contract award and post-contract employer’s agent role Close working with Cumming Group directors being a key focal point for each of the clients' representatives, ensuring an exemplary service ensuring client satisfaction and performance of the delivery team Business development input, with a keen interest in the wider I&L market, key players, competitors and targeted growth of sector delivery To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with office Quality Assurance processes and procedures Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards Develop relationships with clients, consultants and other supply partners Key Attributes: The ability to – Support for client bids on prospective new sites and cost benchmarking, providing advice on procurement and delivery strategies related to the location of the development. Preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals Preparation of elemental cost plans Advising on high-level cost per sq.ft/m2 benchmark metrics with an appreciation of abnormal costs Understand the Client’s needs and develop a strategy with the Client to deliver them. Value engineering analysis including commenting on design proposals where affordability could be challenging. Ensuring that little or no change is experienced post contract. Market testing of key elements for the developments with key supply chain partners Data analysis on design efficiencies, benchmark costings, inflation trends Digital measurement and elemental take-offs Engaging the Construction Market, advising clients on suitable supply chain partners, relative to experience, financial standing and ability to deliver projects. Preparing and issuing tender documentation, including the appreciation of any special conditions specific to the Client's needs. Running tender processes to planned timelines including managing queries from tendering contractors to ensure fully compliant tenders are submitted. Preparation of electronic contract documents including management and completion of warranties. Acting as Employer’s Agent under JCT D&B contracts Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments Assisting project managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events where applicable (NEC contracts) Chairing in-person site progress meetings with clients, contractors and key stakeholders Advising and liaising with project design team and internal team Qualifications & Skills: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline Client facing, ensuring a high standard of delivery Experience in industrial and logistics projects desirable MRICS preferred Strong experience of JCT Design & Build contracts NEC contract experience desirable Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner Strong technical delivery experience Strong cost planning experience Commercially astute Experience of providing procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines Full clean driving license with attendance at regular monthly site meetings throughout the UK Working from home is permitted 1 day per week, but this role is a senior position with close management of an office-based team therefore in-person office attendance is important for building relationships Cumming Management Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.