We build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society through the commitment, capability and care our team brings. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.Job Description Description of roles and responsibilities:   Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies    Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project where appropriate or applicable, and where necessary involving Senior Management    Managing and taking ownership of estimating and cost planning activities to include presenting the Cost Estimates    Managing and taking ownership of the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, Bills of Quantities, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively    Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use    Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively    Providing advice on contractual claims    Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively    Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client    Value engineering, risk management and life cycle costing where applicable    Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed    Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages    Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities    Ensuring that QA/QC procedures are adhered to at all times    Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.   Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.   Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.   Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.   Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.   Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice    Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets   Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders   Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed   Leading people and commissions as needed   Qualifications Minimum 4-5 years of progressive experience Degree in Quantity Surveying as a minimum BORAQS registration, RICS is an added advantage Proficient in Cost X application  Proven experience in handling multiple projects