Senior Cost Manager

MA Cost Consulting Ltd.; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Vitality Healthcare for you and your family

27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

4 x Death in Service

Professional Membership Fees Paid

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Contractual Sick Pay

Regular Funded Social Events

RICS/APC Professional Accreditation Support

RICS/APC Professional Accreditation | 

Job summary

A leading cost consulting firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to deliver high-quality cost management services across a range of construction projects. In this role, you will prepare cost plans, support procurement processes, and manage client valuations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying and MRICS qualification or is working toward it. Benefits include hybrid working, private healthcare, and paid professional membership fees.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS qualification or working toward it.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans and estimates across all project stages.
• Undertake measurement and quantification.
• Support procurement and tender processes.
• Manage valuations, variations and cost reporting.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Lead commercial meetings with clients.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract administration

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS or working toward

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to deliver high-quality cost management services across a range of construction projects, providing robust commercial advice and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans and estimates across all project stages
• Undertake measurement and quantification
• Support procurement and tender processes
• Manage valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Prepare and agree final accounts
• Lead commercial meetings with clients

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• MRICS or working toward
• Strong knowledge of cost planning and contract administration

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Accuracy and due diligence in measurement and cost planning
• Effective communication across all levels, including leading meetings
• Teamwork and collaboration to foster a positive work environment
• Commitment to knowledge development and industry best practice
• Excellent time management to meet client deadlines

Our Values

• Collaboration: Stronger Together – building positive relationships and working as a team
• Client Focused: Listen to Clients. Learn. Make it Happen – enhancing client experience through responsive communication
• Leadership: Be the Difference – supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Excellence: Think Solutions. Not Problems – driving efficiency and innovation
• Accountability: Do What’s Right. Not What’s Easy – carrying responsibility from start to finish

You will work independently, lead cost management commissions and support junior team members while progressing professional development.

• Hybrid Working
• Private Vitality Healthcare for you and your family
• 27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus buy and sell holiday)
• 4 x Death in Service
• Professional Membership Fees Paid
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Contractual Sick Pay
• Regular Funded Social Events
• RICS/APC Professional Accreditation Support