Cost Consultant

The main role of a Cost Consultant is to minimise the costs of the project and enhance value for money, while achieving the required standards and quality.

• Prepare a cost estimate of the overall project, based on the measurements from the designer’s or client’s sketches.
• Study of the architect’s and engineers’ plans identify costs involved and set an overall estimate budget for the project.
• Prepare a preliminary cost plan and cash flow forecast.
• Prepare, maintenance and development a cost plan and cash flow forecast.
• Advise on the cost of the Professional Team’s proposals, including effects of site usage, shape of buildings, alternative forms of design, procurement and construction etc. advise on any cost variances to the allowances contained in the cost plan.
• Advise on tendering and contractual procurement options. Prepare recommendations for the Clients’ approval
• Review and revise the cost plan and cash flow forecast as work packages are let.
• Check interim valuations and final accounts from the Contractor, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare payment recommendations for the Client’s approval.