Senior Cost Manager

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

Job summary

Archer Recruitment in London is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to own major projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement and post-contract delivery. This client-facing role offers genuine project ownership and exposure to a varied portfolio.

You will lead cost management across projects, develop cost plans, provide commercial advice to clients, and mentor junior team members within a growing consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within cost management / quantity surveying.
• Background in cost consultancy or similar client-side environment.
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience.
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Pre- and post-contract

MRICS (advantageous)

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering or related

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
• Direct client exposure
• A varied project portfolio
• The opportunity to influence key commercial decisions
• Support and progression towards senior leadership
• A collaborative and ambitious team environment