Associate / Senior Associate Cost Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager. This role involves leading pre- and post-contract management across high-profile projects while mentoring junior team members. Candidates must have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong decision-making skills. The position offers a salary between £75,000 and £80,000, hybrid working arrangements, and a clear pathway to Associate Director.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to lead projects independently and manage multiple commissions.
• Experience working across sectors: residential, commercial, mixed-use.

Responsibilities

• Lead full pre- and post-contract cost management services across multiple projects.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and feasibility studies.
• Oversee procurement strategies and guide tender evaluations.
• Drive value engineering and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of pre- and post-contract processes

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Commercially aware and strategic thinker

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Chartered (MRICS) or significant consultancy experience

Job description

A highly respected and growing consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager to join their established team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded Associate / Senior Cost Manager to take a leading role across high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments while shaping the direction of key client accounts.

The successful Associate / Senior Cost Manager will operate at the forefront of project delivery, providing strategic cost leadership from early feasibility through to completion. Working closely with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders, you will influence commercial decisions, guide junior colleagues, and play a meaningful part in the consultancy’s ongoing growth.

Associate / Senior Cost Manager – Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full pre- and post-contract cost management services across multiple projects
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and feasibility studies
• Oversee procurement strategies and guide tender evaluations
• Manage contract administration, change control, and commercial reporting
• Present commercial advice to clients and senior stakeholders
• Drive value engineering and risk management initiatives
• Mentor, support, and develop junior and intermediate team members
• Represent the business in client meetings, design workshops, and project reviews

Associate / Senior Cost Manager – Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Chartered (MRICS) or with significant consultancy experience at Senior or Associate level
• Strong technical understanding of both pre- and post-contract processes
• Ability to lead projects independently and manage multiple commissions
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Commercially aware, strategic thinker, and confident in decision-making
• Experience working across sectors such as residential, commercial, or mixed‑use

In Return:

• Salary between £75,000 and £80,000
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions
• Performance‑based bonus
• Clear pathways for progression to Associate Director and beyond
• Exposure to major London schemes and long‑term client frameworks

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

01628 334720

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