Associate Cost Manager

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. 

Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression?

Would you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK?

Do you want to work in a culture where success is shared and celebrated together?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We’re on an exciting growth journey and are looking for a driven, enthusiastic Associate Cost Manager to join our thriving team in Porton Down, working on our DSTL account. You'll be joining in a pivotal leadership role to oversee, manage and grow our programme of works ranging from £5m and beyond.   Please note that due to this role being for a Government client, security clearance will be required, and this will be undertaken once you have secured the role. You must be a British national to be eligible to undergo the security clearance process.   Your core responsibilities will include:

• Manage a team of contractors as well as DSTL client management to oversee a programme of works split into a variety of projects.
• Utilise strong pre contract skills and experience - including cost estimation, budget setting, RIBA stage expertise, contract administration and change management - to take oversee work from feasibility through to final account.
• Allocate and manage the correct resource required from the team to a delivery a variety of projects across a variety of wider programmes.
• Shape and drive strategic growth of the account whilst maintaining excellent ongoing service of existing provision of work.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the client, working as an embedded member of the team to provide excellent cost management services.