Cost
Management Specialist
Portsmouth
£40,00 - £45,000
I am looking for an
experienced Cost Management Specialist to join a thriving and dynamic team
based down at Portsmouth Dock yard. You will be providing commercial support
across a multitude of trades, supporting the upkeep and maintenance of
Warships. This is a fulltime office-based
role.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Enhance
Commercial Performance:
- Implement
effective cost control measures and identify value-for-money
opportunities, ensuring customer quality standards are met.
- Build
Strong Relationships:
- Foster and
maintain professional relationships with both internal teams and external
stakeholders.
- Contract
Administration:
- Manage
contracts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and smooth
execution.
- Budget
Analysis:
- Compare the
annual budget against actual costs, providing detailed insights.
- Data
Reporting:
- Prepare and
present weekly job cost analysis reports to support informed
decision-making.
- Work in
Progress Review:
- Collaborate
with trade leads to assess project progress and ensure timely final
invoicing.
- Aged Debt
Management:
- Oversee and
recover outstanding payments effectively.
- Client
Reporting:
- Compile and
deliver Client SLA monthly metric reports with accuracy and attention to
detail.
- Forecasting:
- Review and
update monthly financial forecasts to reflect current performance and
projections.
- Trading
Pack Support:
- Assist with
the preparation and review of monthly trading packs for accurate
financial reporting.
- Subcontractor
Management:
- Oversee
subcontractor accounts, including variations and payment processing.
- Commercial
Guidance:
- Provide
support and advice to trade leads on commercial best practices.
- Policy
Compliance:
- Ensure the
site team adheres to the company’s commercial policies and procedures.
EXPERIENCE / EXPECTATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS:
·
A practical, logical and methodical approach to
thinking and problem solving.
·
Experience of collating costs and maximising
value
·
Possess excellent communication skills
- Demonstration of working to
deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard
·
Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint,
Word and Outlook. Experience in Power BI would also be beneficial but not
essential.
- BSc in Quantity
Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience
·
Maintain a Personal Development Plan
·
Experience of working as part of a team
·
Experience of Marine industry would be an
advantage but not essential
Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for
more information.