Costs Manager, Property

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Property Cost Manager to enhance cost and value management for a diverse property estate encompassing retail, manufacturing, and logistics. This hybrid role requires expertise in quantity surveying and a proven record in cost control for ongoing investments. Candidates should reside near Bradford, with responsibilities including cost reporting, supplier management, and project governance.

Qualifications

• Associate level Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Experience in cost management for property development.

Responsibilities

• Pro-active cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Develop life cycle cost models to support future investments.
• Lead procurement activity to ensure optimal supplier partnerships.

Skills

Relevant construction / industry experience

Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects

Knowledge of latest cost effective specifications & industry innovations

Demonstrable experience of effective stakeholder management

Excellent commercial acumen and financial awareness

Experience delivering multiple projects / programmes at once

JCT contract forms

Education

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

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

The Property Cost Manager is responsible for the continuous improvement of our cost and value management capability, through robust cost control and always focussing on best value outcomes from our investment in the estate.

This role would suit an Associate level Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.

This is a hybrid role, working from our Bradford office for 3 days per week. Applicants should reside within a reasonable distance from our Bradford base.

As a Property Manager you will be responsible for the following;

• Regular, pro-active cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Provide commercial governance of all project spend.
• Develop life cycle cost models to support future investment plans and minimise future intervention costs.
• Develop and maintain benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify areas of improvement.
• Work with the Design & Standards team to ensure we have cost effective specifications and build efficiently.
• Day to day management of our QS supplier partners, driving continuous improvement of our processes and we always obtain the best price in the market.
• Lead procurement activity to ensure we are partnered with the best suppliers at the best price.
• Assist with the development and management of a high performing supply chain.
• Measure and report on commercial metrics and key performance indicators to guide continuous improvement activity.
• Collaborate with our Directs team to ensure we procure fittings, furnishings and equipment efficiently.

You’ll also bring:

• Relevant construction / industry experience
• Proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects
• Knowledge of latest cost effective specifications & industry innovations
• Demonstrable experience of effective stakeholder management
• Excellent commercial acumen and financial awareness
• Experience delivering multiple projects / programmes at once
• JCT contract forms
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Desirable)

“At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.

We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.”