Costs Manager, Property

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to improve cost and value management in property acquisitions and projects. This hybrid role entails managing costs, engaging with suppliers, and enhancing project efficiencies from the Bradford office. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, industry experience, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction or industry experience.
• Proven track record in delivering projects.
• Knowledge of cost-effective specifications and industry innovations.

Responsibilities

• Regular cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Providing commercial governance over all project spend.
• Managing QS supplier partners to drive process improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial awareness

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 continuously improving our cost and value management capabilities through robust cost control, focusing on achieving the best value outcomes from our investments.

This role is suitable for an Associate level Quantity Surveyor or a 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:

• Regular, proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Providing commercial governance over all project spend.
• Developing lifecycle cost models to support future investment planning and minimize intervention costs.
• Maintaining benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify improvement areas.
• Collaborating with the Design & Standards team to ensure cost-effective specifications and efficient building practices.
• Managing QS supplier partners daily to drive process improvements and secure the best market prices.
• Leading procurement activities to partner with top suppliers at competitive prices.
• Developing and managing a high-performing supply chain.
• Measuring and reporting on commercial metrics and KPIs to guide continuous improvement.
• Working with our Directs team to procure fittings, furnishings, and equipment efficiently.

You’ll also bring:

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

At Morrisons, we’re proud to build a team reflecting 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 perspectives help us grow and improve, which benefits our customers too.

We’re always eager to welcome people from all backgrounds to join us and bring their talents. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference, and belong.