Assistant Cost Consultant

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