Senior Associate, Cost Manager

Carriera; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London based consultancy is seeking a Senior Associate Cost Management professional to lead projects and develop teams in a hybrid working environment. The role offers exposure to high-profile projects across various sectors and a competitive salary of up to £80,000 with performance-related bonuses. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in managing complex projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £80,000

Performance-related bonuses

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development and APC support

Standard London office benefits including pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior consultancy role delivering complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and support a wider cost management team.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre and post contract delivery for multiple projects.
• Manage cost planning, procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
• Provide commercial and technical advice, including negotiation and final account settlements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for business growth.
• Mentor and support junior team members to aid their professional development.

Skills

Project leadership

Cost planning

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

BSc or MSc in cost management, quantity surveying, or a related discipline

RICS qualification

Job description

Sector: Commercial, Healthcare, Data Centres, Higher Education, Residential Workplace Type: Hybrid

I am working with a leading London based cost consultancy who are expanding their team due to a growing commercial portfolio. They are looking for a senior associate cost management professional ready to step up, lead projects, develop teams, and shape client relationships.

This role offers exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects across commercial, healthcare, data centre, higher education, and residential sectors, with contract values ranging from £1M £165M. You will have the chance to broaden your expertise while taking ownership of complex projects and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre and post contract delivery for multiple projects.


• Manage cost planning, procurement, tendering, and contract administration.


• Provide commercial and technical advice, including negotiation and final account settlements.


• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for business growth.


• Mentor and support junior team members to aid their professional development.


• Allocate and manage resources to meet financial targets and quality standards.


• Conduct technical reviews to ensure consistency and excellence across projects.

What We're Looking For

• BSc or MSc in cost management, quantity surveying, or a related construction discipline.


• Extensive experience in a senior consultancy role delivering complex projects.


• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and support a wider cost management team.


• RICS qualification desirable.

What is on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £80,000, plus performance-related bonuses.


• Flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance.


• Exposure to high-value, technically demanding projects (£1M £165M).


• Professional development, mentoring, and APC support.


• Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team culture.


• Standard London office benefits including pension scheme.

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