Senior Cost Manager - byggekonom

Linesight has been providing professional consultancy services, management support and strategic advice to the global construction industry since 1974. We offer you the opportunity to progress your career, work on exciting projects with world-renowned clients, and be a part of a fast-growing, fast-paced global team
The Senior Cost Manager/Senior byggekonom, will provide MEP cost management services for a wide range of projects and will be required to have a strong background in mechanical, electrical and process estimating, tender evaluations, onsite cost controls etc. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to optimise projects costs, implement value engineering, and ensure value for money whilst still achieving and delivering the highest standards and quality.
Role and Responsibilities:
Provide commercial and contract support throughout the project
Produce cost plans/estimates to provide client detailed budgets
Ensure initial cost plans are sufficient to carry out the works
Analyse tenders to ensure value for money and that the works have been procured at the best market rates
Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
Close out commercial, change orders and contract issues
Perform interim valuations to ensure subcontractor payments are correct and made in a timely manner
Forecast and monitor cash flow/accruals to ensure a positive cash flow is maintained, liaising with the client’s financial team
Assist in the reparation and agreement of final accounts, including the handling of any claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken
Produce cost analysis feedback/lessons learned to the client for future works

Skills and Experience Required:
Experience in an MEP QS role
Understanding of MEP Systems and ability to read services drawings and schematics.
Data centre, pharma, or oil and gas project experience preferred
Strong team player
Excellent communication skills
Excellent IT skills (CostX experience advantageous)
Qualification in surveying, engineering or trade experience in mechanical or electrical field.
The ideal candidate will be results driven, self-motivated and resourceful with excellent client relationship skills

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.