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About the Role
We are seeking a Project Cost Consultant to support business growth and deliver world-class service to a diverse client base. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects, with a focus on the Energy sector, within a dynamic cost team. The ideal candidate will have experience with large-scale infrastructure projects, client-facing responsibilities, and a strong ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Manage pre and post-contract activities, including procurements and project finances.
- Undertake estimates and ensure projects are delivered within budget constraints.
- Develop specialist knowledge and manage project components.
- Support team members and contribute to business growth through wider firm initiatives.
- Manage procurements and understand core procurement and contract options.
- Take market soundings, establish potential supply chains, report results, and develop procurement strategy inputs.
- Develop and prepare a full suite of tender documents.
- Lead tender evaluation processes, including reviewing tender returns, chairing evaluation meetings, and drafting Tender Reports.
- Support negotiation and collation of contract documents with Client teams and Contractors.
- Engage with stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Write, produce, and present reports using relevant software.
- Monitor construction budgets, prepare and present detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis.
- Manage post-contract change control, preferably using NEC contracts.
- Assess completed works for payment applications.
- Negotiate and prepare final accounts.
- Identify and assess potential construction project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Provide proactive advice on risk-related issues to avoid disputes and delays.
- Use CostX as a measurement tool.
- Conduct accurate and detailed cost estimates, including measurement and consideration of all project factors.
- Prepare and deliver cost plans.
- Analyze and evaluate the potential cost impact of design changes.
- Undertake market testing of costs, liaising with specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
- Develop plans to analyze and bridge gaps from benchmarking exercises.
- Undertake detailed reconciliations tracking cost movement from stage to stage.
Requirements
- Degree qualified.
- MRICS preferred, but not essential; training will be supported.
- Pre and post-contract experience.
- Experience working under construction contract terms and conditions, preferably NEC.
- Previous experience within a consultancy environment is desirable but not essential.
- Experience on large scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the energy and utility sector.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- A strategic thinker with broad problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a client-focused environment with a commitment to excellent client service.
- Demonstrated understanding of market issues and events and their impact.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved in business-wide initiatives.
- Previous experience with Microsoft platforms.
- Ability to work closely with internal teams, the client, and project teams for effective communication and coordination.
Skills
- Cost Management
- Project Management
- Specialist Consultancy services
- Commercial project requirements
- Stakeholder interfaces
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Utilizing new software
- Power BI
- Procurement
- Contract management
- Tender document development
- Tender evaluation
- Negotiation
- Report writing
- Presentation skills
- Post-contract cost management
- Risk management
- Cost planning
- Estimating
- Benchmarking
- CostX
- Microsoft platforms
Location
- G&T London
- Suffolk
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Pre and post contract experience
- Experience on large scale infrastructure projects
Education Level
- Degree qualified
- MRICS preferred
About the Company
- Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world-class service.
- Our team of over 1,300 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management, and Specialist Consultancy services from UK and US offices.
- We define success by the value created for clients, fulfilling careers for people, and contributions to communities.
- Our business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility.
- Collaboration, innovation, and support are core values.
- We offer a partner-led model with bespoke service approaches and development opportunities.
- We provide clear direction and positive encouragement, with a commitment to career development and lifelong learning.
- We champion social mobility, ethical governance, equality, and diversity, creating an inclusive environment.
- Our ESG goals are at the forefront, with over £19m+ in social value created since 2021.
- Initiatives include the G&T ESG Committee and the Next Gen programme.
- We aim for our firm to be net zero by 2030.