Costs Manager, Property

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to enhance cost and value management in their diverse property estate. This hybrid role involves managing supplier relationships, cost reporting, and project governance to ensure efficient investment outcomes while fostering an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Providing commercial governance for all project spend.
• Managing QS supplier partners to improve processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial awareness

Knowledge of cost-effective specifications

Project management

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 capabilities through robust cost control and focusing on best value outcomes from our estate investments.

This role is suitable for 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 will include:

1. Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
2. Providing commercial governance for all project spend.
3. Developing life cycle cost models to support future investment and minimize intervention costs.
4. Maintaining benchmark data to understand and improve our cost base.
5. Collaborating with the Design & Standards team to ensure cost-effective specifications and efficient building processes.
6. Managing QS supplier partners to improve processes and secure the best market prices.
7. Leading procurement to partner with top suppliers at optimal prices.
8. Developing and managing a high-performing supply chain.
9. Measuring and reporting on commercial metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
10. Working with the Directs team to procure fittings, furnishings, and equipment efficiently.

You should also bring:

• Relevant construction or industry experience
• Proven success 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
• Knowledge of JCT contract forms
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferred)

At Morrisons, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our team and bring their unique talents to help us grow and improve.