Senior Cost Manager - Lead Cost Planning & Client Delivery

Brandon James; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager to join a leading Reading-based multidisciplinary built environment consultancy. The role covers education, residential, hospitality and industrial sectors, with visibility with clients and project teams.

You will lead cost management across full lifecycle from feasibility to final account, mentor junior staff and help grow client relationships while advancing project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• MRICS preferred or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans and estimates through multiple RIBA stages.
• Advising clients on procurement strategy, tendering and contract selection.
• Producing tender and contract documentation.
• Reviewing tender submissions and supporting contract negotiations.
• Managing valuations, variations and progress payments.
• Monitoring budgets and preparing regular cost reports.
• Negotiating final accounts and advising on contractual matters.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their development.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and wider project stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (preferred)

Job description

Brandon James is recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager to join a leading Reading-based multidisciplinary built environment consultancy. The role covers education, residential, hospitality and industrial sectors, with visibility with clients and project teams.

You will lead cost management across full lifecycle from feasibility to final account, mentor junior staff and help grow client relationships while advancing project outcomes.