Costs Manager, Property

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) to join their Property team responsible for diverse property management. This hybrid position requires a proactive individual with strong commercial acumen and project management experience to enhance cost management capabilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Developing life cycle cost models to support investment planning.
• Leading procurement activities to partner with the best suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Financial awareness

Cost-effective specifications

Managing multiple projects

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 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 will include:

• Proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
• Providing commercial governance over project spend.
• Developing life cycle cost models to support investment planning and reduce future intervention costs.
• Maintaining benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify improvements.
• Collaborating with the Design & Standards team to ensure cost-effective specifications and efficient building processes.
• Managing QS supplier partners to improve processes and secure the best market prices.
• Leading procurement activities to partner with the best suppliers at optimal prices.
• Developing and managing a high-performing supply chain.
• Measuring and reporting on KPIs to guide continuous improvement.
• Working with our Directs team to procure fittings, furnishings, and equipment efficiently.

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 simultaneously.
• Experience with JCT contract forms.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (desirable).

At Morrisons, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported. We believe diverse voices and experiences help us grow and better serve our customers.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us, bringing their talents to help us build a workplace where everyone can thrive, make a difference, and belong.