Senior Cost Manager

ChandlerKBS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead project delivery in London. This dynamic role involves managing budgets, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in construction or cost management, along with MRICS accreditation. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, influencing client relationships and leading teams to success. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to grow their careers in the utilities and construction sectors.

Benefits

24 days Annual Leave

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Scheme

Annual Professional Membership Fees

Bespoke Training & Development Plans

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in construction, cost management, or engineering.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification preferred with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery and monitor budgets effectively.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, and client reports.
• Lead teams and ensure compliance with governance procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Client Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Cost Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Construction

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

ChandlerKBS are seeking to recruit a Senior Cost Manager in London.

The role of a Senior Cost Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• Contribute towards bid and tender preparation and business development.
• Assume day-to-day delivery responsibility for projects/programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks without supervision.
• Monitor project fees and ensure resource and time inputs are in line with approved budgets.
• Ensure that change control processes are effectively managed for the services we provide.
• Strengthen our service delivery capability and promote knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
• Prepare budget estimates, cost plans and client reports.
• Provide advice on procurement and contracts.
• Contract administration including preparation of valuations, forecasts, cost reports and attendance at project meetings.
• Preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation.
• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level.
• Manage the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high quality standard.
• Ensure service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health and Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable.
• Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
• Develop our business; networking and developing client relationships.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Work to deadlines set by the Project Team Leader.

Key Attributes:

The ability to –

• Negotiate, influence and deliver results in a client-facing role.
• Deal diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment, subject to change.
• Prioritise and self-manage with ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Manage conflicting priorities and organise workloads in conjunction with the appropriate Director.
• Lead a team.
• Create a close-knit team as required and motivate and mentor the team to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ideally degree qualified: construction, cost management, engineering, quantity surveying or other RICS accredited degree.
• MRICS/other equivalent qualification or experience.
• Experience in Infrastructure sectors preferred (Energy / Utilities).
• Strong core technical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff.
• Energetic and motivated with natural drive and an innovative flair, resourcefulness and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good experience of managing people and delivering multiple or complex projects.
• Extensive experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically NEC and JCT.
• Excellent pre and post contract technical cost management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of construction industry technical matters with circa 5 years plus post qualification experience.

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will also have an opportunity to take advantage of our flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Our core benefits include:

• 24 days Annual Leave (with the ability to purchase up to 10 extra days)
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Pension Scheme
• Annual Professional Membership Fees
• Bespoke Training & Development Plans
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (Cycle to Work Scheme/Gym Discounts/EAPs)

ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunities employer, an accredited Investor in People (IIP) and has a RICS approved APC programme.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Utilities and Construction