Cost Consultant

Hunter Dunning Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm in London seeks a Cost Consultant to deliver excellent cost consultancy services for residential projects valued between £20m-£50m. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, with MRICS qualification being preferred. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum and a hybrid working model, fostering professional growth and development.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension matched up to 5%

Life Assurance

Mileage/Public Transport paid to sites

Support with professional industry subscriptions

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience within cost consultancy or a client-facing QS environment.
• Good understanding of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Genuine passion for the property, construction and real estate sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost consultancy services for residential developments valued between £20m-£50m.
• Prepare cost plans and procurement strategies.
• Liaise closely with clients and contractors for accurate project delivery.

Skills

Cost planning

Client engagement

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Organisation

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS qualification or working towards APC

Job description

Cost Consultant Job in Central London

Cost Consultant Job in London. Join a high-performing consultancy delivering impactful residential projects across the UK. This is your chance to work with leading institutional developers and make a tangible difference in shaping the built environment.

This forward-thinking consultancy is known for driving positive change across the construction and development industry. Working with major developers and investors, the team provides expert project and cost management, strategic advisory, and construction integration services on complex residential-led schemes. Their collaborative, modern approach fosters professional growth and long-term success.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver cost consultancy services for residential developments valued between £20m-£50m
• Undertake day-to-day cost management tasks, supporting senior team members across multiple projects
• Prepare cost plans, procurement strategies and post-contract administration
• Liaise closely with clients, contractors and design teams to ensure accurate project delivery
• Contribute to value engineering exercises and commercial reporting
• Assist with business improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across the team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS qualified or actively working towards APC completion
• Experience within cost consultancy or a client-facing QS environment
• Good understanding of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
• Strong communication and client engagement skills
• Excellent attention to detail, numeracy and quality assurance standards
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectivelyGenuine passion for the property, construction and real estate sectors.

What you get back

• £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Discretionary bonus
• 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office or on site, 2 days remote)
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Life Assurance
• Mileage/Public Transport paid to sites
• Regular social events
• Support with professional industry subscriptions.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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