Assistant Cost Consultant - Central London (Cannon Street)
The Company: This award-winning independent consultancy brings a personal touch to cost management for projects throughout the UK. They focus on being a steady hand throughout the entire process, helping clients find cost certainty and maximize value while keeping risks in check.
The firm was started by a group of directors who left the corporate world of global consultancy to do things differently. Their goal was to create a business that is approachable and deeply committed to giving every client the individual attention they deserve.
Culture isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s the heart of the operation. With a 100% employee satisfaction rating and a team that is over 32% female, the company prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment. They also value downtime just as much as hard work, recently launching a new initiative where everyone wraps up at 1:00 PM every other Friday to kick-start the weekend.
The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Cost Consultant to support a diverse range of projects for their long-standing clients across London and the wider UK.
Average project values range from £7M to £10M.
Job responsibilities:
You will be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Director to successfully support the delivery of cost management duties
You will attend meetings, acting as support on most projects
The role will cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements
Assistance with compiling tender documents, analysing tenders and drafting tender reports.
Compiling contract documents (mainly JCT)
Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance
Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors
Undertake valuations of construction work
Measurement of projects through all stages
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Assistant Cost Consultant:
1+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
JCT Contract Administration (desirable)
Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)
Strong client-facing skills
The benefits included in this role are:
Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
Standard pension
Flexible work/life balance
Quarterly team socials
Charity days
28 days annual leave
Early 13.00 finish every other Friday
Relaxation apps
Informed debt advice
Discounted shopping
Programmes to encourage physical fitness
Discounted leisure & hospitality
Paid time off for volunteering
CPD
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption or shared parental leave
RICS Membership
Private Medical / Dental insurance
Free eye test
Sabbatical leave
Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Callum Dugdale – callum@prosper-consulting.org.uk