Global Engineering Cost & Procurement Lead

JD.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cost Manager with strong local experience in cost and procurement management for industrial and logistics projects across the Four Regions.

You will lead cost estimation, review bills of quantities, manage tender cleanups, liaise with stakeholders, and coordinate with a 3rd consultant to ensure market-aligned outcomes throughout project lifecycles. This role reports to the Head of International Procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant development or project management experience in industrial and/or logistics projects.
• Experience in independently completing project budget preparation and review.
• Strong understanding of local cost benchmarks, regulations and charges.

Responsibilities

• Review the bill of quantities and controlled pricing for engineering category tenders.
• Price recognition and inquiry of materials, equipment, and change orders during contract execution.
• Review project settlements for Group engineering projects.
• Bid clarification and tender cleaning for engineering category project tenders.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure information for cost estimation is available.
• Manage a 3rd consultant to ensure cost aligns with market trends.
• Final account settlement after project completion; manage variation orders and interim payments.
• Set up cost information and suppliers database; assist procurement across departments.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering Cost

Tools

Procurement software

Cost databases

Job description

JD.com in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cost Manager with strong local experience in cost and procurement management for industrial and logistics projects across the Four Regions.

You will lead cost estimation, review bills of quantities, manage tender cleanups, liaise with stakeholders, and coordinate with a 3rd consultant to ensure market-aligned outcomes throughout project lifecycles. This role reports to the Head of International Procurement.