Costs Manager, Property

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join their Property team. This hybrid role involves overseeing cost control, developing investment plans, and ensuring effective stakeholder collaboration. Ideal for an Associate or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to advance their career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive cost reporting and provide commercial governance on projects.
• Developing life cycle cost models and maintaining benchmark data.
• Managing QS supplier partners and leading procurement activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial awareness

Cost-effective specifications knowledge

Education

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Job description

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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 would suit 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 per week. Applicants should reside within a reasonable distance from Bradford.

As a Property Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Regular, proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
2. Providing commercial governance over all project spend.
3. Developing life cycle cost models to support future investment plans and minimize intervention costs.
4. Developing and maintaining benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify areas for improvement.
5. Collaborating with the Design & Standards team to ensure cost-effective specifications and efficient building practices.
6. Managing our QS supplier partners daily, driving process improvements, and ensuring competitive pricing.
7. Leading procurement activities to partner with the best suppliers at optimal prices.
8. Assisting in developing and managing a high-performing supply chain.
9. Measuring and reporting on commercial metrics and KPIs to guide continuous improvement.
10. Collaborating with the Directs team to procure fittings, furnishings, and equipment efficiently.

You will 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
• Excellent commercial acumen and financial awareness
• Experience managing multiple projects or programmes simultaneously
• Experience with JCT contract forms
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (desirable)

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

We’re always seeking people from all backgrounds to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, make a difference, and belong.”