Quantity Surveyor

Cast Consultancy; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

27 days holiday and bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Matched pension contributions

Career development & training

RICS/CIOB membership fees covered

Cycle to Work / EV scheme

Annual company events

Job summary

Cast Consultancy in London seeks a motivated Project Cost Consultant to join our hybrid team and support cost management for residential developments across the UK. You will report to a Senior Cost Consultant or Associate Director and help deliver high-profile schemes.

The role emphasizes cost planning, procurement, data-led approaches, and strong client collaboration within a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or APC process preferred.
• Strong understanding of core cost management services and project delivery.
• Developing commercial awareness and understanding of client objectives.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management.
• High attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Adaptable and proactive, able to work independently or with teams.
• Interest in digital/data-driven approaches in cost management.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day cost management activities across projects.
• Assist with cost planning, procurement, and post-contract services.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and project teams to deliver projects.
• Contribute to commercial reporting and monitor financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

MRICS/APC

Cost management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Digital/data-driven

Real Estate & Construction passion

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated Project Cost Consultant to join our London team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in cost management services, with exposure across both pre- and post-contract stages.

This full-time, hybrid role involves working with clients and project teams to deliver residential developments across the UK (£20m–£150m), reporting directly to a Senior Cost Consultant or Associate Director while supporting the delivery of high-profile schemes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Support day-to-day cost management activities across assigned projects
• Assist with cost planning, procurement, and post-contract services
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, and wider project teams to support successful project delivery
• Contribute to commercial reporting and help monitor project financial performance
• Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Support the continued development of data-led and digital approaches to cost management

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• MRICS qualified or currently undertaking the APC process preferred
• General understanding of core cost management services and project delivery processes
• Developing commercial awareness and understanding of client objectives and project drivers
• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
• Adaptable and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Interest in digital and data-driven approaches within construction and cost management
• Passion for the Real Estate and Construction Industry and a desire to develop a long-term consultancy career

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office/on-site
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, plus an extra day after 5 years
• Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Matched pension contributions
• Structured career development and training support
• Professional membership fees covered (RICS/CIOB)
• Lifestyle benefits: Cycle to Work, EV scheme, and childcare salary sacrifice options
• Team culture: Regular socials, office amenities, and annual company events

If your skills and experience make you a strong fit, we’d welcome your application.