We’re delighted to be supporting a leading Commercial and Corporate Property and Facilities Management Consultancy. Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Costs Manager, to support their team in their new Nottingham offices, it is essential that this candidate holds relevant chartership qualifications either within Quantity Surveying or Facilities Management. Candidates do not have to travel to Nottingham on a daily basis, so candidates from the wider Midlands are welcome to apply. There are opportunities for individuals from 16 hours per week up to 37.5 hours making this an incredibly flexible opportunity for someone who may be looking to improve their work/life balance!

The Cost Manager will be required to challenge technical diagnosis, material specifications and scope of works liaising with contractors and the operational team to ensure the right repair is carried out at the right time and in the right, as well as conducting site visits to ascertain the scale of service required.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and challenge technical diagnoses, material specifications, and scopes of work to ensure accurate and cost-effective solutions are implemented
• Collaborate with contractors and operational teams to ensure repairs and maintenance are completed timely, appropriately, and to a high standard
• Conduct site visits to assess the extent of services required and provide detailed recommendations for project execution
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets, ensuring financial oversight and cost control for all assigned projects
• Provide expert advice on quantity surveying or facilities management matters, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices

Skills & Experience

• Chartership qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Facilities Management essential
• Proven experience in cost management within the property, construction, or facilities management sectors
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge technical details and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective collaboration with contractors, clients, and operational teams
• Proficient in conducting site assessments and preparing detailed reports to inform decision-making processes

The successful candidate must be able to pass a BPSS check meaning it is essential to have 5 years of continuous UK address history.

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, part time hours available

Salary: c£25 per hour D.O.E

Location: Nottingham

Job Type: Temp to perm

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.