Senior Cost Manager

Baily Garner; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost planning and risk management. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in cost management and familiarity with target cost models. Responsibilities include leading project teams, mentoring junior staff, and providing strategic advice to clients. The position offers hybrid working conditions and a suite of employee benefits including flexible hours, professional development, and annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Life assurance cover

Biannual pay reviews

Professional development scheme

Regular social events

Annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience managing projects with a target cost model.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage strategic client relationships.
• Implement the target cost model for effective cost planning.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent

MRICS status

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost planning, risk management, and commercial governance using our target cost model, provide strategic cost advice to clients, mentor junior staff, and support business efficiency and innovation. Work on projects including residential, social housing and more, with flexibility of hybrid working.,

Responsibilities

• Lead as Senior Cost Manager on key accounts and manage strategic client relationships.
• Implement the 4i target cost model, ensuring effective cost planning, risk management, and commercial governance.
• Provide strategic advice on cost, value, and risk to clients.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Align cost management practices with business goals to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Help secure new business opportunities and commissions for 4i Solutions/Baily Garner.
• Develop and enhance BG/4i's cost management service for new and existing clients.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support growth and reputation.
• Conduct commercial assessments and audits; advise clients on contractor submissions.
• Deliver strategic cost management to assure value for money and inform decisions.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to junior cost managers, apprentices, and students.
• Support resource planning and workload management for the team.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, both in-person and virtually.
• Apply BG/4i's unique services to meet client needs and create opportunities.
• Identify and inform on opportunities for service innovation.
• Engage proactively in strategic meetings to resolve commercial issues.
• Produce reports using Excel, Power BI, and BG/4i databases.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm)
• Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home)
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.
• In-house mental health first aiders
• Birthday leave
• Biannual pay reviews
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
• Professional development scheme
• Sponsorship of professional fees
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days
• Regular social events
• Annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) status is advantageous
• Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent
• Proven experience (5 years +) as a Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor or similar within a consultancy and/or contractor environment.
• Proven experience administering/managing a project with a target cost commercial model.
• Proven experience in delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience in leading projects teams and mentoring junior individuals.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of Quantity Surveying practices, procurements and contractual delivery approaches.
• Strong understanding and experience of a Target Cost Model approach and collaborative contracting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Highly motivated and organised in their approach to work
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Please apply with CV and covering letter detailing your current salary, your expectations and why you believe you are suitable for the role. Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs. We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know. Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.

With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 250 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham-delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.

Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference-for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.