Senior Cost Manager

EA Associates; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction consultancy in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor. This role requires a proactive leader to deliver comprehensive cost management services for high-value projects while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the field, strong consultancy background, and is MRICS accredited. The company offers competitive compensation, career growth, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Exposure to varied projects

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong consultancy or client-side background is essential.
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge necessary.
• Ability to manage projects and client relationships independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract cost management services.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Manage procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risk and cost reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

MRICS or equivalent experience

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly regarded organisation delivering a strong pipeline of projects across multiple sectors.

This role offers the chance to take a senior position within a growing team, working on complex, high-value schemes while providing commercial leadership and mentoring support to junior staff.

The Role

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract cost management services
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Manage procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to clients and stakeholders
• Identify and manage risk, value engineering, and cost reporting
• Support team development and contribute to continuous improvement

About You

• Significant experience as a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
• Strong consultancy or client-side background
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
• Confident managing projects and client relationships independently
• MRICS preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality project portfolio
• Supportive and professional working environment