Hollis
Associate Cost Manager
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Hollis Opportunity
Hollis have an exciting opportunity, which is due to our exponential growth.
We are now looking for a dynamic Associate Cost Manager to join and lead the team and help steer our cost management services in the North of England. This role can be based in our Manchester or Liverpool office, supporting a variety of exciting cost management instructions across a variety of building sectors, you will also closely collaborate with our offices in Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle, as well as the wider cost management team.
As the Associate Cost Management Lead, you will play a key role in leading and promoting our cost management services in the region. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including business development activities, building relationships with new and existing clients, and contributing to securing new work. Additionally, you will work closely with the regional PM team to ensure the successful delivery of projects and provide cost management support.
Your responsibilities will cover all aspects of pre and post-contract cost management, including preparing feasibility cost plans, pricing exercises, and cost reports. You will also support the tender process, attend site meetings, and assist in preparing cost appraisals and benchmarking studies. Managing monthly project billing and WIP will be crucial to ensure our projects stay on track.
Responsibilities Include
- Responsible for project performance for cost management projects in the region.
- With the service head, develop a business plan for the growth of cost management in the region.
- Responsible for managing a team of cost managers and developing a recruitment plan with the service head.
- Work closely with the regional PM team on project delivery and providing cost management support.
- Actively promote the cost management service in the region for the purposes of business development.
- Undertake BD activities, build relationships with new and existing clients and contribute to securing new work.
- Attending site to view project progress and assist in preparation of cost reports and valuations.
- Lead in the preparation of pricing documents for tender purposes and support on administering the tender process.
- Attend proposed sites to assess abnormal cost impacts and restrictions and support on preparation of cost plans.
- Meet target KPIs on work in progress (WIP) management including hours into work in progress (HIW).
- Drive Adherence to Health & Safety procedures.
- Responsibility for the teams continuous professional learning.
- Drive and integrate the Hollis Company Values.
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Skills And Experience
- Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying with ideally some work experience in a Real Estate and commercial property environment.
- Experience of working at Associate/ Lead level.
- Proven experience of managing a team.
- Experience of delivering real estate projects (not infrastructure) from feasibility through to completion.
- Sector experience – logistics & industrial, residential, office useful but not essential.
- Experience of preparing accurate cost plans, tendering procedures and post contract valuations and cost reporting.
- Able to demonstrate a knowledge of the regional market and be established in the North construction market.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Experience of AutoCAD an advantage, though not essential.
- Requires excellent time management and general organisation skills.
- Is required to be flexible and have the ability to work under pressure.
Why join us?
We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.
We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:
- Life assurance and private medical insurance.
- Season ticket loan.
- 5% Employer pension contribution.
- 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday.
- Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more.
- EV car scheme.
- Longevity awards.
Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.
We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.
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We’re Inclusive
Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.
If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with the talent acquisition team: talentacquisition@hollisglobal.com
Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate.
We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
Being friendly and down-to-earth has always been crucial for us. We’ve consistently been rated by The Sunday Times, Property Week and Estates Gazette as a ‘best place to work’, and our employee-owned structure proves that we really do put our people first.
Day to day you’ll get to experience and test yourself on a great variety of challenges, with support, encouragement and learning all the way. We’ll help you shape and pursue your own career, making sure you have the training and opportunities you need to achieve your best. And you’ll find we take care of you in a whole range of ways that make Hollis a healthy and happy place to work. We have fun too, with away days and a lively social calendar.
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