Cost Manager (Construction)

Sentinel; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus benefits package

Opportunities for learning and development

Balanced and flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A specialist consultancy is seeking a Cost Manager with 3-6 years of experience to provide cost management support across projects in regulated environments like healthcare and construction. You'll be involved in cost planning, procurement processes, and client reporting while working on high-profile projects. The role offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for learning and development in a balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management, ideally in consultancy.
• Good understanding of UK contracts (NEC/JCT).
• Working towards Chartership (RICS/CIOB) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support full lifecycle cost management on projects.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, and cashflows.
• Assist with procurement and tender processes.
• Track costs during construction and report variances.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to client reporting.
• Engage in value engineering and risk management.

Skills

Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

UK procurement routes

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Sentinel – Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Cost Manager – Specialist Consultancy (Mid-level, 3–6 years PQE). Full-time

Our role is to provide cost management support across projects from early feasibility through to completion.

We deliver complex construction projects in regulated environments, including healthcare, life sciences and technical facilities.

Base pay range

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Responsibilities

• Supporting full lifecycle cost management on refurbishment and new-build projects
• Preparing estimates, cost plans, and cashflows using NRM methodologies
• Assisting with procurement and tender processes, including tender analysis and value-for-money reporting
• Preparing contract documentation and supporting contract administration (NEC & JCT)
• Tracking costs during construction, including valuations, variations, and cost reporting
• Attending project and site meetings and supporting client reporting
• Contributing to value engineering and risk management exercises

Skills & Experience

• 3-6 years experience in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management, ideally in a consultancy or client-facing environment
• Good understanding of UK procurement routes and contracts (NEC / JCT)
• Strong commercial awareness and clear communication skills
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
• Working towards Chartership (RICS / CIOB)
• Beneficial: experience in life sciences, higher education, or healthcare sectors
• Work on complex, high-profile projects with exposure to leading clients
• Opportunities for learning, development, and internal progression
• Balanced and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary plus benefits package

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Consulting

Industries

• Hospitals & Health Care
• Construction
• Business Consulting and Services