Commercial Cost Controller – Real Estate Development

Deverell Smith Ltd; City Of London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Deverell Smith Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager to own cost control across design and build developments in real estate. The role requires driving early cost planning, challenging designs on price, procurement programs and keeping budgets in check.

You will work with development leads and designers, manage tender processes, monitor cash flow, and protect margins while ensuring contract terms are followed and reports are provided to senior management.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or related discipline.
• Client-side or developer experience preferred in student housing, hotels or co-living.
• Confident with Excel and cost estimating tools.
• Analytical with attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Build cost plans and budgets for each scheme aligned with investment briefs.
• Maintain precise cost estimates, procurement programmes and cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with development managers and designers to ensure affordability and buildability.
• Engage contractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing on materials and services.
• Prepare tender packages, assess bids, and recommend actions to senior management.
• Manage project budgets and change control to protect margins.
• Ensure contract terms are followed and manage risk and disputes.

Connaissances

Analytical

Clear communicator

Resilient under pressure

Portfolio management

Formation

Degree in quantity surveying or related discipline

Outils

Excel

Cost estimating tools

Description du poste

Deverell Smith Ltd is seeking a Commercial Manager to own cost control across design and build developments in real estate. The role requires driving early cost planning, challenging designs on price, procurement programs and keeping budgets in check.

You will work with development leads and designers, manage tender processes, monitor cash flow, and protect margins while ensuring contract terms are followed and reports are provided to senior management.