Gardiner & Theobald LLP

Consultant

• Act as Project Cost Consultant managing pre- and post-contract activities on built environment projects (office, fit out, hospitality)
• Manage procurements, take market soundings, develop procurement strategy and prepare tender documentation
• Lead tender evaluations, chair consensus meetings and draft Tender Reports for client approval
• Negotiate and collate contract documents with client teams and contractors
• Monitor construction budgets, prepare and present detailed cost reports and cashflow forecasts
• Manage post-contract change control, assess works for payment applications and negotiate final accounts
• Undertake cost planning, detailed estimating, benchmarking and measurement (using CostX)
• Analyse cost impact of design changes and undertake market testing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Undertake detailed reconciliations tracking cost movement between stages
• Identify and assess project risks and provide proactive advice to project teams to avoid disputes and delays
• Support team members, report to senior leadership and contribute to business development and firm initiatives