MEP Cost Manager: Pre-Construction Budget Lead

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Project Management is seeking a Cost Manager to join our team supporting a major global financial services client. You will focus on pre-construction cost management, collaborating with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to shape project outcomes from feasibility through close-out.

The role requires strong MEP cost expertise, 3+ years in cost management, and proficient use of MS Office. You will be client-facing, contributing to budgeting, procurement, and monthly reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; combination of experience and education considered in lieu of degree.
• At least 3 years of MEP experience.
• Strong analytical judgment from multiple information sources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial input into cost planning and budgets for projects.
• Lead procurement and supplier engagement; review RFPs and assign recommendations.
• Produce monthly cost reports and manage change control processes.
• Review variations, approve invoices, and support final accounts and close-out.
• Assist with benchmarking and stay-vs-go strategy development.

Skills

5 years experience

MEP experience

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational mindset

Math & financial calculations

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CBRE Project Management is seeking a Cost Manager to join our team supporting a major global financial services client. You will focus on pre-construction cost management, collaborating with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to shape project outcomes from feasibility through close-out.

The role requires strong MEP cost expertise, 3+ years in cost management, and proficient use of MS Office. You will be client-facing, contributing to budgeting, procurement, and monthly reporting