Senior Cost Manager

Stace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to deliver commercial management on construction projects. Successful candidates will lead from initial cost planning to final account, ensuring accurate cost reporting and providing insights. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment with a focus on personal growth and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy cost management.
• Ability to lead cost planning from start to finish.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budget estimates and detailed cost plans.
• Produce bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Evaluate tenders and provide actionable reports.
• Conduct interim valuations and prepare cost reports.
• Manage final accounts and contractor claims.
• Lead client meetings and present updates.
• Oversee project financial performance.

Skills

Communication at technical level

Construction technology understanding

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

MRICS certification

Job description

We're recruiting experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors (MRICS preferred) to deliver commercial management on construction projects across our offices in London, Epping, and Leeds. We have vacancies across all three locations as we grow our Cost Management team.

In this role you'll lead projects from initial cost planning through to final account, with direct client relationships and real visibility. You'll take full ownership, ensuring accurate cost reporting and providing commercial insight across a wide variety of work spanning our 14 core sectors.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing budget estimates and detailed cost plans
• Producing bills of quantities and tender documentation
• Evaluating tenders and providing clear, actionable reports
• Conducting interim valuations and preparing comprehensive cost reports
• Managing final accounts, including assessment of contractor claims
• Ensuring effective variation control throughout projects
• Leading meetings and presenting updates directly to clients, including formal presentations
• Overseeing project financial performance and coordinating team delivery
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development and wider partnership initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• MRICS (preferred) or significant consultancy cost management experience
• Clear communication at technical level with clients, design teams, contractors, and professionals across disciplinesA strong understanding of construction technology
• Exceptional attention to detail and diligence across every project
• Committed to continuing professional development and supporting others through their chartership

What we offer:

We're an independent, ambitious consultancy where people are at the heart of everything we do. Many of our Partners began their careers with us as graduates or trainees - demonstrating that genuine career progression is possible here. Advancement is based on impact and you'll have direct influence on your career trajectory through the projects you lead and the clients you build relationships with - supported by the partnership. Work on challenging projects and benefit from flexible hybrid working. Be part of a culture that values collaboration, continuous learning and wellbeing.

This opportunity offers autonomy, meaningful responsibility, and visibility within a supportive and knowledgeable team where your expertise and judgement are genuinely valued.

To explore this opportunity, please apply today.

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