Senior Cost Manager

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading Belfast-based construction and cost consultancy to appoint a Senior Cost Manager. You will lead commercial management across multiple projects, liaising with clients, project teams and senior leadership to ensure cost controls and value delivery.

The role covers diverse sectors and requires strong leadership, communication and consultancy experience, with MRICS preferred and a track record in cost management within a consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS preferred, although candidates working towards chartership will be considered.
• Strong pre and post-contract experience.
• Experience within a consultancy environment.
• Good knowledge of JCT, NEC or similar construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost management of projects from pre-contract through to completion.
• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans and tender documentation.
• Provide procurement advice and undertake tender analysis.
• Manage valuations, change control, cost reporting and risk.
• Lead final account negotiations and commercial management.
• Provide expert cost and commercial advice to clients; build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support business development and the growth of existing client relationships.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Team management

Pre/Post-contract experience

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS preferred (towards chartership)

Tools

CostX

Job description

Senior Cost Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to join a leading construction and cost consultancy in Belfast. This is a key role within a growing team, offering the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across Northern Ireland and the wider island of Ireland.

You will take a lead role in the commercial management of projects, working closely with clients, project teams and senior leadership. The role offers excellent exposure across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector, regeneration and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the cost management of projects from pre-contract through to completion
• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans and tender documentation
• Provide procurement advice and undertake tender analysis
• Manage valuations, change control, cost reporting and risk
• Lead final account negotiations and commercial management
• Provide expert cost and commercial advice to clientsBuild and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support business development and the growth of existing client relationships
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to junior team members

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS preferred, although candidates working towards chartership will be considered
• Strong pre and post-contract experience
• Experience within a consultancy environment
• Good knowledge of JCT, NEC or similar construction contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Confident working directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• CostX experience would be advantageous