Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves managing cost development during the design phases of large-scale projects, ensuring financial compliance, and leveraging digital tools for effective cost estimating. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in client-facing consultancy, a strong grasp of pre-contract cost management, and a passion for digitisation and BIM. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility, independence, and continuous growth, contributing to exciting projects in the construction sector.

Benefits

Flexible working week (37 hours)

Flexible working hours and location

Fixed monthly salary

Bonus share options

6 weeks holiday per year

Access to pension

Laptop and phone provided

Access to education and training

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager.
• Strong client-facing consultancy and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial process during design stages.
• Liaise with design team to ensure budget compliance.
• Support clients in decision-making and manage changes.

Skills

Client-facing consultancy experience

Pre-contract cost management

Team leadership

Fluency in English

Interest in digitisation & BIM

Education

Qualified Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager

Tools

Digital tools for cost estimating

Job description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Anzurra is proud to partner with KOSMOS in the hiring of a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in London, United Kingdom.

A LITTLE ON KOSMOS

KOSMOS specialises in cost, risk & carbon management in the Nordic construction industry. From Limerick, Copenhagen and now London, we provide specialized cost management advice to our customers at all stages of the construction project lifecycle. Combined, we have local and international experience delivering projects on budget, and we are now looking for new colleagues to help us grow. We consider ourselves Digital QS's and are fully focused on delivering projects digitally.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a professional who is a trained Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager.

• You are a qualified Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager with +10 years experience.
• You have client-facing consultancy experience.
• You have experience in pre-contract cost management.
• You are very familiar with the design stage of the project.
• You are self-motivated and willing to take responsibility.
• You can lead a team and work to tight deadlines.
• You have experience on projects of value greater than €50m.
• You have an interest in digitisation & BIM.
• You are fluent in English.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Work closely with our customers managing the commercial process during the design stages.
• Manage cost development during the design process.
• Liaise with the design team to manage design development to budget.
• Work with digital tools for quantitative outtake and cost estimating.
• Support clients and other stakeholders in their decision-making.
• Manage the change process so that all change is commercialised.
• Be an integrated member of the BIM process as well as advise on 5D.
• Work with other KOSMOS specialists on LCC & LCA.
• Contribute to the development of KOSMOS through client relationship management.
• Be the brand face for KOSMOS and bring awareness to the KOSMOS strategy and values.
• International travel might be required from time to time.

WHAT WE SUPPLY

KOSMOS offers a fun and ever-changing work environment where you will be an integral part of a growing company. We consider our colleagues to be our most important asset and your needs will always be met. We offer flexible working conditions where independence and trust are key.

• Flexible working week (37 hours)
• Flexible working hours and location
• Fixed monthly salary
• Bonus share options based on KOSMOS's bonus structure
• 6 weeks holiday per year
• Access to the KOSMOS pension
• Laptop, phone and other technological needs
• Access to education and training requirements

But most of all, we want you to help grow our KOSMOS community!

FOR MORE DETAILS

For more details about the opportunity or company please reach out to John Murphy, Anzurra Director at E: [e-mail]

WHO IS ANZURRA

Anzurra is a Search Firm and Talent Consultancy.

We work in-house with ambitious companies helping them to hire and retain market-leading talent across cost, contract management, and legal.

With offices in both London and Copenhagen, Anzurra works globally providing embedded, on-demand, and flexible recruitment solutions, which help you scale to your potential.

As experts in recruitment, executive search, and talent advisory, we help power high-performing teams across the following sectors:

Construction ǀ Infrastructure ǀ Renewable Energy ǀ Real Estate