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Cost Manager

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Confidential 55000.00 British Pound . GBP Per annum

2021-12-03 07:39:49

Job location Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Construction

Job description

JOW1/20149

Cost Manager

Coventry

£50,000 - £55,000

Summary:

Linsco are currently recruiting for a Cost Manager who has vast experience in procuring both sub-contractors and materials, for a client of ours in the Coventry area.

Key Responsibilities:

Build strong relationships with supply chain to be able to drive the best value.
Be commercially astute and able to critically analyse quotes to obtain like for like comparisons.
Able to work on several projects at a time and deliver to tight timescales.
Work with the Technical & Procurement Director forecasting procurement needs.
Working with Designers and Operations team to produce product specifications for existing sites and new builds.
Build and develop relationships with key manufacturers/suppliers and service providers in the building / construction sector.
Secure manufacturers for products at varying costs and quantities.
Obtain best import and agency terms with our manufacturers/suppliers.
Obtain best credit facilities, terms of payments and profit margins with our manufacturers/suppliers.
Closely watch and monitor our competitors' prices and product list.
Perform market surveys on our competitors' prices, discount rates and products every quarterIdeal Candidate:

Extensive experience of working within a surveying/procurement role within the construction sector, ideally for a construction consultancy.
Ideally a Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying
Previous experience working on multi occupancy residential and accommodation would be an advantage but not essential
Highly organised with a logical approach
Be a team player and able to train and support others
Project & time management with close attention to detail
Able to follow current processes but continually looking for ways to improve them
Excellent relationship builder and able to influence
Ability to communicate proficiently both in writing and orally - particularly on the telephone
Can work under pressure in a calm and thoughtful wayApplications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

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