Associate Cost Manager - Commercial Fit Out

Capstone Property Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property recruitment agency in London is seeking an Associate Cost Manager. You will deliver cost management services for commercial fit out projects and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate is MRICS qualified, has experience with CAT A and CAT B projects, and possesses strong client-facing skills. This position offers a salary range of £70,000 - £85,000 plus bonuses, contributing to landmark projects in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Salary of £70,000 - £85,000

Bonus

Collaborative work environment

Hybrid working model - 3-4 days in the London office

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering commercial fit out projects in London.
• Strong experience across CAT A (cut & carve) and CAT B schemes.
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to progress quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management duties on complex commercial fit out projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and trust.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practice across the business.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Mentoring

Education

MRICS qualified or close to achieving chartership

Job description

Overview

Capstone's Cost Management team are working with one of the UKs leading PQS firms to recruit an Associate Cost Manager to join their London team and play a key role in shaping dynamic, cutting-edge workspaces across the capital.

Role

You'll be responsible for delivering cost management services across a portfolio of commercial fit out projects, spanning both CAT A (cut & carve) and CAT B. Working closely with major corporate occupiers, you'll bring commercial insight, technical expertise, and client-facing confidence to ensure successful project outcomes from inception to completion. You will also be mentoring junior members of the team with fast career progression to Director level for those who come in and perform.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management duties on complex commercial fit out projects
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and contract administration
• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and trust
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practice across the business

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified (or close to achieving chartership)
• Proven track record delivering commercial fit out projects in London
• Strong experience across CAT A (cut & carve) and CAT B schemes
• Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to progress quickly

Benefits

• Salary of £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Package
• Exposure to landmark fit out projects for prestigious clients
• A collaborative and supportive environment with genuine scope for rapid career progression
• Hybrid working model - 3-4 days in the London office

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