Cost Manager

Cost Manager
Permanent Opportunity via BRC
  
Jobs:               Cost Manager   
Location:       Home-based, fully remote  
Sector:            Housing & Property  
Duration:       Permanent  
Salary:            £58,422
Start Date:      ASAP 
  
BRC are working with a large national housing association who are looking for an experienced Cost Manager to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.
  
Main Responsibilities:

In this role it will be vital to have an understanding and experience of the National Housing Schedule of Rates
This role covers planned works, responsive repairs and voids to the housing stock of up to £30m
Utilising the schedule, you will identify improved, innovative and more economical ways of delivering services whilst preventing waste
Lead on the management of cost control, reviewing multiple national contracts and projects
Monitor contract / project costs and make recommendations on removing / preventing waste and better, more economical ways of delivering contract services and projects, including real digital innovation.
Lead on cost benchmarking/development, proactively challenging through value engineering and effective project reviews for national contracts and projects
Carry out quarterly and annual reviews of costs within multiple national contracts and projects
Act as Homes lead on new contract negotiations with Procurement. Contributing to the development of long-term strategic relationships with key partners
Assist in the design of Customer involvement strategies to ensure that residents have a voice in shaping and improving service outcomes   
Requirements for the role:
Education to HND level or equivalent qualification in construction or property management
Previous experience as a QS or Cost Manager
Ability to utilise software to analyse information and use data effectively to inform decision making   
For more information on this role call Branwen Johns or Emma Keir on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV