Cost Consultant

Overview

In this role you will manage all costs for hospitality, data center, logistics and residential projects from planning through completion. You’ll prepare budgets, cost plans and BOQs, evaluate tenders, and monitor contractor payments to keep projects within budget. You will apply your experience in electro-mechanical (MEP) pricing for high-tech builds and support clients with accurate cost advice. You’ll work within a global consultancy focused on asset management and delivering value to clients. This is a full-time position based in Treviso, Italy, with opportunities to collaborate across teams.

Responsabilità Market analysis on inflation, risks and related factors

Budget preparation and capex review during feasibility

Cost estimation during design phase including labour and materials costs

Prepare bills of quantities for tendering

Negotiate and manage client-contractor contracts

Advise on procurement strategy and tax depreciation / lifecycle costing

Lead tender process, analysis and contractor selection

Monitor costs during construction to ensure budget adherence

Approve contractor payment applications

Provide accurate cost reporting and maintain client communications

Liaise with project leaders and other managers for financial control

Support project leads and senior cost managers

Represent the company professionally with clients and stakeholders

Requisiti fondamentali Bachelor’s degree in related field

Italian and English advanced level

3–5 years’ experience as economist/QS/cost consultant with MEP pricing

Experience in pricing for electro-mechanical works, data center or similar high-tech sectors

Pre- and post-contract experience

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency with spreadsheets, cost databases and specialist QS software

Knowledge of building methods, legal issues and H&S standards

Good client-facing, organized, proactive and commercially astute

excellent communication

negotiation

team player

spreadsheets

cost databases

specialist quantity surveying software