Cost Management SpecialistPortsmouth£40,000 - £45,000

I am looking for an experienced Cost Management Specialist to join a thriving and dynamic team based down at Portsmouth Dock yard. You will be providing commercial support across a multitude of trades, supporting the upkeep and maintenance of Warships. This is a fulltime office-based role.

Key

Responsibilities:

• Enhance Commercial Performance:
  • Implement effective cost control measures and identify value-for-money opportunities, ensuring customer quality standards are met.
• Build Strong Relationships:
  • Foster and maintain professional relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contract Administration:
  • Manage contracts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and smooth execution.
• Budget Analysis:
  • Compare the annual budget against actual costs, providing detailed insights.
• Data Reporting:
  • Prepare and present weekly job cost analysis reports to support informed decision-making.
• Work in Progress Review:
  • Collaborate with trade leads to assess project progress and ensure timely final invoicing.
• Aged Debt Management:
  • Oversee and recover outstanding payments effectively.
• Client Reporting:
  • Compile and deliver Client SLA monthly metric reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Forecasting:
  • Review and update monthly financial forecasts to reflect current performance and projections.
• Trading Pack Support:
  • Assist with the preparation and review of monthly trading packs for accurate financial reporting.
• Subcontractor Management:
  • Oversee subcontractor accounts, including variations and payment processing.
• Commercial Guidance:
  • Provide support and advice to trade leads on commercial best practices.
• Policy Compliance:
  • Ensure the site team adheres to the company’s commercial policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE / EXPECTATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving.
• Experience of collating costs and maximising value
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Experience in Power BI would also be beneficial but not essential.
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of Marine industry would be an advantage but not essential

• Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience

Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information.