Senior Cost Manager

Archer Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment is partnering with a leading cost consultancy in London to recruit a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor. You will own and drive cost management from feasibility through procurement to post-contract delivery, in a client-facing capacity.

The role demands strong pre- and post-contract expertise, experience with JCT/NEC contracts, and the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders. MRICS status or progress is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Background in cost consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience and knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts.
• MRICS qualification or working towards it would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across your own projects.
• Develop and manage cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide commercial advice directly to clients.
• Manage valuations, financial reporting and project performance.
• Lead risk and value management and support procurement/tendering.

Skills

Cost management

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Pre- and post-contract

JCT/NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction / Engineering

Job description

SENIOR COST MANAGER / QUANTITY SURVEYOR - LONDON

Competitive Package / Cost Consultancy / Client-Side - London

Ready to take ownership of major projects rather than just manage a spreadsheet?

An established and growing cost consultancy is looking for a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join its London team.

This is a genuinely client-facing role, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement and into post-contract delivery.

The Role

You'll be trusted to:

• Lead cost management across your own projects
• Develop and manage cost plans, budgets and forecasts
• Provide clear commercial advice directly to clients
• Manage valuations, financial reporting and project performance
• Lead risk and value management
• Support procurement, tendering and contractor selection
• Administer JCT and NEC contracts
• Work across both pre- and post-contract stages
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Get involved in bids, business development and growing the wider team

What are they looking for?

You'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' experience within cost management / quantity surveying
• A background in cost consultancy or a similar client-side environment
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline
• MRICS qualified or working towards it would be advantageous
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to take ownership of projects and work with minimal supervision
• A commercially astute, proactive and solutions-focused approach

Why consider it?

• This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you'll get:
• Genuine project ownership
• The opportunity to influence key commercial decisions
• Support and progression towards senior leadership
• A collaborative and ambitious team environment