Senior Cost Manager (MRICS) - Client-Facing Real Estate

Colliersinternationalemea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers UK seeks an experienced Cost Manager to own commercial delivery across a prestigious occupier account in London. You will lead cost management for workplace, fit-out and refurbishment projects, ensuring governance and value from inception to completion.

Must be MRICS with a Quantity Surveying degree, plus consultancy experience in real estate. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with clients, project teams, and contractors to drive cost certainty and robust financial reporting.

Qualifications

• MRICS accreditation is mandatory.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline required.
• Experience in real estate, construction or property consultancy.
• Experience with corporate occupier and workplace projects.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all cost management activities across workplace, fit-out, refurbishment and capital projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to client stakeholders and project teams.
• Prepare feasibility estimates, benchmarking studies and procurement strategies.
• Manage tender processes and contractor evaluations.
• Oversee contract administration under JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Review valuations, variations, change controls and final accounts.
• Ensure robust commercial governance and financial reporting across the account.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and programme objectives.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and programme-wide financial updates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client representatives, consultants and contractors.
• Support business growth opportunities within the account and wider Occupier Services team.
• Mentor and develop junior Cost Management professionals within the team.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Quantity Surveying degree

Consultancy experience

Office fit-out experience

Cost planning knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Colliers UK seeks an experienced Cost Manager to own commercial delivery across a prestigious occupier account in London. You will lead cost management for workplace, fit-out and refurbishment projects, ensuring governance and value from inception to completion.

Must be MRICS with a Quantity Surveying degree, plus consultancy experience in real estate. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with clients, project teams, and contractors to drive cost certainty and robust financial reporting.