Cost control manager
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Posted Thursday 6 February 2025 at 1:00 pm | Expires Friday 7 March 2025 at 12:59 pm At Levande, we are shaping the future of retirement living through thoughtful, sustainable, and cost-effective developments. We are seeking aCost Control Manager to lead cost planning and ensure our projects are delivered efficiently while maximising value. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise in cost management will drive strategic decision-making across multiple projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with builders, consultants, and stakeholders, we encourage you to apply. About the Role As our Cost Control Manager, you will: Lead cost planning and management across multiple projects, ensuring financial efficiency and value creation. Provide strategic cost advice to internal stakeholders, influencing key decisions from acquisition to completion. Collaborate with builders and consultants to optimise budgets, negotiate contracts, and manage risks. Oversee cost estimates, feasibility studies, and tendering processes to ensure alignment with financial targets. Drive value management initiatives, integrating cost-effective solutions into project designs. Ensure cost control processes are robust, transparent, and commercially successful. What We’re Looking For 10+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or a related role. Associate-level experience, at minimum Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS). AIQS or RICS membership (preferred). Strong expertise in Design & Construct (D&C) contracts and construction cost planning. Experience in a client-side role, managing builders and consultants. Ability to work autonomously, driving processes and influencing commercial outcomes. Understanding of sustainability and decarbonisation in construction (preferred). Experience with mid-rise residential or retirement living projects (desirable). Why Join Levande? At Levande, we recognise that great people drive great outcomes. That’s why we offer: Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements for a better work-life balance. Extra Leave: Enjoy “My Day”, an additional annual leave day for your well-being. Recognition & Celebration: Be part of our Spirit of Levande Awards and annual Gala Night. Family-Focused Benefits: Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave and grandparents leave. Exclusive Discounts: Access We Shine Savings for special offers across top brands. Ongoing Learning: Paid study leave, Continuing Education Assistance, and access to 100,000+ learning resources via Go1. Well-being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. Career Growth & Community: Peer and manager recognition programs, plus referral rewards through our We Connect program. Be Part of Something Meaningful At Levande, we are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable communities that enhance the lives of our residents. If you’re a cost management expert looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a smarter, more sustainable future. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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