Cost Advisor

Job Summary

The Cost Advisor will be responsible for tasks related to cost control, Preparation of Budgets for Capital Projects, cost management, cost planning, negotiation, Project planning and Project Cost reporting. This will involve liaison with Project Office, Bids and Contract management team and other business functions.

Job Details

• Procurement Strategy development and drafting pricing mechanisms
• Preparation of detailed Bill of Quantities
• Measurement, extraction of quantities from working drawings, and cost analyses
• Supervising projects and Physical measurements on-site
• Preparation of Interim Valuation for stage payment
• Preparation of Bill of Materials
• Preparation of Basis of Measurement
• Measurement of quantities from working drawings
• Physical Measurement on site
• Create budgets using contract pricing and review pricing and engineering data.
• Provide raw material forecasts and cost analysis to management.

Requirements

Education

• A degree or its equivalent with a minimum of a 2.2 in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field. Masters Degree Preferred.

Experience

• 5- 7 years of experience in cost control, cost estimating, or project finance based roles.
• Cost Estimation & Budgeting
• Financial Reporting & Forecasting
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration & Communication
• Contract & Commercial Awareness

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Receive a generous salary for your work
• Transport Stipend/ Fueling Allowance: Additional financial support for your daily commute 
• 13th Month Allowances: Receive an extra boost at the end of the year
• Leave Allowances: Financial support to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Non-Financial Benefits

• Comprehensive HMO Coverage: For employee, spouse, and up to four children
• Paid Time Off: Generous annual, parental, study, compassionate, and exam leave.
• Complimentary Lunch: Stay fueled and energized during work hours.

About Company

Ardova PLC

https://ardovaplc.com/

Ardova Plc is Nigeria’s foremost downstream energy conglomerate, generating over one trillion naira in annual revenues. Operating a $500 million terminal in Lagos and managing strategic assets nationwide. With 2,000+ colleagues and a vision to be Africa’s preferred energy provider, Ardova Plc prides itself on a people-centric culture that welcomes innovation, excellence, and collaboration.