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The Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) is a brand new key specialist role within the Assets team, responsible for providing commercial, financial and cost management expertise across all property-related activities. Working closely with the Director of Assets, Operations Managers and the Finance team, the role ensures that asset investment, repairs and compliance expenditure is effectively planned, controlled and delivers value for money, while supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality homes. This role plays a critical part in strengthening financial governance, procurement outcomes and regulatory assurance, ensuring that the Association has a viable Business Plan and can demonstrate effective stewardship of its housing assets.
Job Responsibility:
To lead on cost planning and financial management across all asset-related activities including capital works, planned maintenance, compliance programmes, responsive repairs, voids and legal disrepair
To provide commercial oversight of contracts, ensuring that procurement, pricing and contract management deliver value for money and align with financial regulations
To support the development and delivery of the CAHA's long-term asset investment plans, including lifecycle modelling and financial forecasting
To monitor and report on asset expenditure, ensuring that budgets are controlled, risks are identified and corrective actions are implemented
To support regulatory compliance and assurance by ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and evidence-based decision-making
Requirements:
Experience in a cost management, quantity surveying or commercial role within housing, construction, asset management or other relevant sector
Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of: Budget setting, monitoring and forecasting
Cost planning and financial reporting
Contract and commercial management
Experience of analysing cost data and identifying opportunities for efficiency and value for money
Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management and pricing mechanisms (including schedules of rates)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, concise insights
Excellent communication and influencing skills
What we offer:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Health care cashback scheme inclusive of EAP
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Supportive team culture with a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance