Senior Cost Manager/Senior Kostnadschef - Datacenter

Position Summary:
The Senior Cost Manager 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
Desired Experience and Education:
· 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