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Assistant Cost Manager
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JLL Assistant Cost Manager
Company Overview
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Job Overview
Position: Assistant Cost Manager
Location: Raynesway Derby
Hours: 40hrs per week (Monday to Friday)
What This Job Involves
As an Assistant Cost Manager at JLL, you'll be part of a dynamic team that embraces innovative ways of working and prioritizes opportunities to strengthen and advance your career. In this role, you'll assist in managing costs for construction projects, prepare estimates, and work collaboratively with project teams to ensure financial success. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and as such, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing final costing sheets and accounts
- Assist Administrators in financial queries
- Confirm Contractor tender and contract documents
- Participate in site visits to monitor progress
- Collaborate with project teams to analyze and report on cost data
- Assist in the preparation of interim and final accounts
- Contribute to value engineering exercises to optimize project costs
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Required Qualifications
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Understanding of construction principles and timelines
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
- FM background and understanding of Infrastructure Maintenance
Preferred Qualifications
- Working towards professional accreditation (e.g., RICS)
- Familiarity with infrastructure maintenance contracts and procurement methods
- Experience with cost estimating software
- Knowledge of sustainable construction practices
- Understanding of BIM (Building Information Modelling)
Company Benefits
At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career within the UK and beyond. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, both locally in the UK and across the globe. Join us in taking the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success as an Assistant Cost Manager in Raynesway Derby.
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Application Information
Location: On-site – Derby, GBR
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
About JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally, the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details, please see our career site pages for each country.
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