Costs Manager, Property

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

Job summary

A leading company in property management seeks a Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join the team, responsible for managing costs and enhancing value across various property investments. The role involves proactive cost reporting, commercial governance of project spending, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in construction, experience in managing multiple projects, and ideally possess RICS membership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Regular cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Developing and maintaining benchmark data to identify improvements.
• Leading procurement activities for optimal pricing with suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial awareness

Cost-effective specifications

Project management

Education

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tools

JCT contract forms

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 and focusing on best value outcomes from our estate 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:

1. Regular, proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
2. Providing commercial governance of all project spend.
3. Developing lifecycle cost models to support future investment plans and minimize intervention costs.
4. Developing and maintaining benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify improvements.
5. Collaborating with the Design & Standards team to ensure cost-effective specifications and efficient construction.
6. Managing QS supplier partners to drive process improvements and secure the best market prices.
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 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 programs simultaneously.
• Knowledge of 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 ways of thinking help us grow and improve, which benefits our customers too.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us, bringing their talents to our team. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference, and belong.