Cost Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to deliver services on complex projects across multiple locations in the UK. The role requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a relevant degree. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, and generous annual leave. Perfect for professionals looking for growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Life assurance (4x basic salary)

Private medical insurance

Generous pension contributions

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cost Manager within a consultancy environment.
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience with solid technical knowledge.
• Flexibility to work across various UK locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management services across all project stages.
• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets.
• Provide commercial support to clients.

Skills

Cost management services

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Client relationship building

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS desirable

Job description

Cost Manager

Location: London (Flexible)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (+ car allowance)

A leading independent construction and property consultancy is looking for an experienced Cost Manager to join their expanding Real Estate team across multiple UK locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and high-value projects, while gaining exposure to a variety of sectors and building long-term career progression within a growing business.

The team delivers projects across residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, and local government sectors, offering a diverse portfolio and opportunities to work on major programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management services across all project stages, from feasibility through to final account.
• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide commercial support to clients, assisting with procurement strategies, risk management, and value engineering.
• Support contract administration and change control processes, ideally within an NEC contract framework.
• Produce and present cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for clients and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams-including project managers, designers, and contractors-to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to team development and support senior colleagues on larger, complex schemes.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cost Manager within a consultancy environment.
• Exposure to major real estate projects and/or NEC contract frameworks.
• Experience across residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, or local government sectors.
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience with solid technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; MRICS desirable.
• Flexibility to work across various UK locations as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance (dependent on experience)
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension contributions
• Paid professional memberships and subscriptions

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on (phone number removed), via WhatsApp on (phone number removed).