Cost Manager

Our client is a design, cost and project management consultancy operating from Head Quarters on Malta but undertaking projects throughout the world.

Due to continued project awards and expansion of the commercial team, a Cost Manager / QS is now required to join the organisation on a full time basis.

Reporting to the Head of Quantity Surveying, the purpose of this role will be to develop commercial strategies in accordance with project requirements; ensuring that all commercial aspects are properly controlled whilst developing and maintaining relationships with the client.

Responsibilities:

• Liaison with Client and the project team to determine the Client requirements and to develop brief
• Prepare appraisals as required, assessing the effects of capital expenditure
• Advise the team on the project brief, preferred procurement routes, costs and cash flow
• Advise on alternative procurement options
• Analyse the whole-life costs of a project through both planning the construction process.
• Take responsibility for the monitor and control of costs during pre-contract stages
• Co-ordination of risk and value management exercises
• Preparation of tender and contract documentation
• Act as part of the Client’s team conducting negotiations with tenderers and assisting in tender selection and appraisal on behalf of the Client
• Provide contractual advice for parties involved in the case of dispute
• Liaise with Client’s insurance advisers and advise on insurance related matters in construction
• Liaise with Client’s legal advisers on use and/or amendments to standard forms of contract or contribute to drafting of particular Client requirements; making recommendation for Client’s approval

The applicant will:

• Be degree qualified and preferably (but not essentially) be MRICS
• Possess solid experience in the cost management of large scale, luxury projects
• Where possible have knowledge of integrated building services on major projects
• Demonstrate experience using cost estimating software (advantageous)

Please note that this is a full time, permanent post on the island of Malta.  Preferably candidates will have right to work in the EU.

Please contact Ami Baird at Ably Resources for full details – ami.baird@ablyresources.com