Costs Manager, Property

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property management seeks a Property Cost Manager to enhance cost control and value management for their diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying with considerable project management experience, particularly in new builds and refurbishments. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams while being based primarily in Bradford.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction or industry experience required.
• Proven track record in delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Leading procurement activities to secure the best suppliers and prices.
• Collaborating with Design & Standards team for cost-effective specifications.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial awareness

Education

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

The Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) will join the Property team responsible for acquisition, new build, refurbishment, and maintenance of our diverse property estate, including retail, manufacturing, and logistics sites.

The Property Cost Manager is responsible for improving our cost and value management capability through robust cost control and focusing on best value outcomes from our estate investments.

This role suits an Associate or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.

This is a hybrid role, working from our Bradford office three days a week. Applicants should reside within a reasonable distance from Bradford.

As a Property Manager, your responsibilities include:

1. Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
2. Providing commercial governance of project spend.
3. Developing lifecycle cost models for future investment planning.
4. Maintaining benchmark data to understand and improve our cost base.
5. Collaborating with the Design & Standards team for cost-effective specifications and efficient building.
6. Managing QS supplier partners to ensure process improvements and market competitiveness.
7. Leading procurement activities to secure the best suppliers and prices.
8. Developing and managing a high-performing supply chain.
9. Measuring and reporting on commercial metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement.
10. Collaborating with the Directs team for efficient procurement of fittings, furnishings, and equipment.

You should also bring:

• Relevant construction or industry experience.
• A proven track record in delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of cost-effective specifications and industry innovations.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with JCT contract forms.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (desirable).

At Morrisons, we’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects our communities. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported, and able to be themselves at work. Diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives help us grow and serve our customers better.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us and bring their talents. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone can thrive, make a difference, and belong.