Engineering Cost Manager

JD.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com is seeking a Cost Manager with strong local experience in cost and procurement management for the Greater London area. The role collaborates with International Procurement to oversee cost estimation for renovation and development projects, manage vendors, and ensure alignment with policy across regional units.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Architecture or Engineering Cost, 5+ years in development or project management, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering Cost (preferred)
• 5+ years of development or project management experience in industrial/logistics projects
• Strong understanding of local cost benchmarks, regulations, and charges
• Familiar with international logistics real estate cost and procurement management, 3+ full-cycle projects
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Seeks continuous improvement and value engineering of development processes
• High independence, initiative, and leadership to drive projects; team player
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Review bill of quantities and pricing for engineering tenders within the Group.
• Price recognition and inquiry of materials, equipment, and change orders.
• Review project settlements for Group engineering projects.
• Bid clarification and tender cleaning for engineering tenders within the Group.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure cost estimation information is complete.
• Manage external consultant to ensure costs align with market trends.
• Final account settlement after project completion; manage variation orders and interim payments.
• Set up cost information and suppliers database; support procurement across departments.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Budgeting

Vendor management

English fluency

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Architecture

Engineering Cost

Quantity Surveying

Chartered status

Job description

Who We AreAt JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.Our Global ReachJD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/What We OfferJoining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.About The TeamYou’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.The RoleThis role requires strong local experience in cost & procurement management, development, and execution in the region. The Cost Manager will closely collaborate with International Procurement teams, reporting to both the Head of International Procurement Dept. The objective of this role is to lead and support the Four Regions(EU/Americas/ME/AP) all aspects of cost and procurement works including cost estimation of renovation projects, cost management of development projects, vendors exploration, procurement management in Logistic & Industrial Sector.Job ResponsibilitiesReview the bill of quantities and controlled pricing for engineering category tenders within the Group.Price recognition and inquiry of materials, equipment, and change orders during contract execution for engineering categories within the Group.Review project settlements for Group engineering projects.Bid clarification and tender cleaning for engineering category project tenders within the Group.Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure all required information is available to complete the cost estimation.Manage 3rd consultant to ensure the cost align with the market and future trends.Final account settlement after project completion;Variation orders management and interim payment arrangement and control;Set up databaseManage / Assist to carry out procurement as required by other departments, coordinating all relevant departments, to ensure the procurement process are fully aligned with the company's cost and procurement policy.Set up cost information and suppliers database, explorer vendorsJob RequirementsBachelor’s degree or above; majors in Architecture or Engineering Cost are preferred,registered/ Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer (Preferred)Minimum 5 years of relevant development or project management experience in industrial and/or logistics projects (preferred) ;Proven experience in independently completing project budget preparation and review; experience in full project lifecycle management is preferred.Strong understanding of local cost benchmark, local regulations, authority charges and legal requirements;Familiar with international logistics real estate cost and procurement management, with a minimum of 3 full-cycle project experiences.Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication abilities.Seeks continuous improvement to the design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering the optimum solution to all aspects of the development.High level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, endurance, and adaptability, demonstrates excellent leadership to drive projects and is a team player.Fluent in both EnglishAt JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Ready to apply?Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.