Cost Manager - EMEA Occupier Services

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Cost Manager to oversee financial activities for a key EMEA account. This dynamic role involves governance of commercial management processes, project costings, and continuous improvement of portfolio tools and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in cost management and quantity surveying, particularly with large and complex multinational projects. Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and excellence, where your expertise will drive significant impact in global capital planning and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in Cost Management for multinational projects.
• Strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Governance of Commercial Management process and reporting.
• Preparation of CAR and ensuring process compliance.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Stakeholder Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

RICS Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Global Cost Manager is a resource (cost control / manager as a service, acting as a client-side cost manager), fully assigned and dedicated to a key EMEA account. This role is responsible for supporting the team in various financial activities to ensure consistency and global governance. The role will also work in close alignment with the REWaM team & PMO.

The ideal candidate for the cost manager role should be experienced and independent, with a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience. Preferably, they will have past experience in a geographic market, global program, or client account, including large and complex projects.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Governance of Commercial Management process and reporting
2. Project Costings to support timelines and CAR process
3. Continuous improvement of Portfolio process, tools, and reporting
4. Development and implementation of global capital planning process & reporting
5. Co-management and prioritization of CAR pipeline with Regions, working with REWaM leads and stakeholders
6. Preparation of CAR and ensuring process compliance
7. Provision of market benchmark data for capital and project planning

Qualifications include:

• RICS Qualification
• Over 5 years of experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying, dealing with multinational real estate projects
• Experience in a geographic market, global program, or client account, especially with large & complex projects, is preferred
• Ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Additional Information:

At Colliers, we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate candidates requiring assistance to attend or conduct interviews. Please inform us of any adjustments needed when scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and supporting all candidates throughout the process.