Assistant Cost Manager

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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 Description

We are interested in speaking with candidates up to Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager (QS/CM) level about a position in our London t eam .

Role Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing London Occupier, Hospitality and Investor client teams , a friendly, professional and dynamic group.

The successful candidate will have experience in delivering projects to a variety of client groups, managing key client projects and providing a dvice / guidance to multi-disciplinary teams as well as supporting the management and direction to the client . This is a fast-paced team with an enviable client-list and with an increasing workload; there is significant opportunity for progression and rapid career development.

You will be reporting into a n Associate or D irector with ability to support the delivery of projects from your first day . As such, you will need to demonstrate experience with appropriate projects as well as the ability to manage and build strong relationships with clients , consultants and contractors alike . You will also be encouraged to support on bids and engage with other areas of the business.

The ideal candidate will have a technical and experience-based QS/CM background . MRICS i s preferred but not necessarily mandatory for the right individual.

As expected of a modern team you would be provided with the latest IT equipment, remote working capability , personal and professional development, continued innovation of new products and software to continuously improve and enhance our service .

What this job involves

Support and undertake feasibility cost estimates and detailed cost plans

Understand communicate risk associated with design proposals

Deliver post contract duties including payment, cost reporting and contract administration

Work closely with clients, design team s and contractors to optimise solutions

Experience of project procurement and differing routes available

Identify better buying, value management and supply chain opportunities

Undertake data collection to support benchmarking and knowledge management

A background in the delivery of appropriately sized projects for occupier and investor clients

A track record in delivering high quality services from inception to completion

Enthusiastic , proactive and self-motivated

Developed v erbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills

Flexible and have the ability to work to deadlines

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Willing to become part of a dynamic , engaged and supportive team

Recognise the opportunities presented by working with many specialist property consultancy colleagues to identify new opportunities

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Location:

On-site –London, GBR Read more