Costs Manager, Property

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join their team. Responsible for cost and value management across diverse property estates, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work with various stakeholders and improve cost efficiency in projects. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in construction, stakeholder management, and commercial governance.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction or industry experience.
• Proven track record in delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of JCT contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Developing lifecycle cost models to minimize intervention costs.
• Leading procurement activities to partner with suppliers at the best prices.

Skills

Cost management

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 in the estate.

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:

• Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure
• Providing commercial governance over project spend
• Developing lifecycle cost models to support future investment and minimize intervention costs
• Maintaining benchmark data to understand and improve our cost base
• Collaborating with the Design & Standards team for cost-effective specifications and efficient build processes
• Managing QS supplier partners to improve processes and obtain the best market prices
• Leading procurement activities to partner with top suppliers at the best prices
• Developing and managing a high-performing supply chain
• Measuring and reporting on commercial metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement
• Collaborating with the Directs team for efficient procurement of fittings, furnishings, and equipment

You should also have:

• 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 or programmes simultaneously
• Knowledge of JCT contract forms
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (desirable)

At Morrisons, we’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We want all colleagues to feel respected, supported, and able to be themselves. Different voices and experiences help us grow and improve, benefiting our customers too.

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.