£25,000 - £26,000 per annum
Office Hours - Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm
Benefits: 20days + BH, Free Parking, Gym Membership Pension, Xmas Close (with extra holiday given to cover the time in between Xmas and New Year!), Social/Team events and Career Development
Edenbridge
Driver required due to office location.
Culture: Professional, Fun, Open Plan, Supportive with Career Development opps.
Are you looking for a role with training and career development? Do you have an eye for numbers and enjoy working with Microsoft Excel and Data/Costing/Tenders? Looking to utilise your degree within Analytics / Finance / Business / Data Management? Graduate opportunity!
If so, our expanding client is looking for an energetic trainee who is interested in learning a trade!
This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in cost management while gaining valuable insights into the construction industry.
About the Role:
As a Cost Management Trainee/Junior Cost Manager, you will play a vital role in managing project commercials. Your primary purpose will be to keep the client and Project Manager informed regarding the financial status of projects and to identify potential overspend issues ahead of time. You will have the chance to learn and grow as you develop a solid understanding of project stages and begin creating fee estimates for upcoming endeavours.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough cost analysis for projects by reviewing material and labour rates.
Monitor and report project expenditures, preparing detailed cost reports that showcase budget variances.
Forecast future project costs based on past experiences and current industry trends.
Ensure vendor works are appropriately valued and manage the payment process, typically on a monthly basis.
Assist in preparing and issuing documents to request costs from potential vendors.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and contractors to ensure project costs align with market value.
Participate in project meetings to provide updates from a cost perspective.
Identify and approach suitable vendors for works, ensuring competitive tenders can be carried out.
Support Project Managers by offering financial and contractual advice when needed.Who You Are:
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following attributes:
Personable and confident, with exceptional organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.
Proactive and analytical, taking ownership of project commercials.
Strong proficiency in Excel, along with solid skills in Maths and English.
An understanding of the construction industry is a plus! If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in project management, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Send your CV online today for consideration for this career enhancing role!
This role is managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - Tunbridge Wells - (phone number removed) - (url removed)
Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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Salary description
£25000.00 - £26000.00 per year