Senior Cost Manager - Multi-Sector Project Lead

Pick Everard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career and Professional Development

CSR opportunities

26 days’ annual leave + BH + buy up to

Private healthcare, life assurance and

Job summary

Pick Everard is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management across diverse sectors from its Manchester base. The role focuses on delivering accurate cost estimates, contract documentation and robust cost controls while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will hold Chartered Surveyor status with post-chartership experience, be MRICS, and have a proven consultancy background in cost planning, feasibility studies and post-contract cost management.

Qualifications

• Chartered Surveyor status with post-chartership experience.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Proven consultancy Quantity Surveying track record including cost management, feasibility, cost planning and post-contract cost control.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience building relationships with clients as a trusted advisor.
• Excellent planning, organisational and programme management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Clear report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting business development and bid submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead large or complex projects with overall delivery and cost control.
• Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract docs and project reports.
• Audit and cost-check construction and facilities management contracts.
• Maintain client relationships and act as primary contact.
• Lead bid submissions and assist business development.
• Plan resources, supervise teams and monitor internal costs.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and chair Design Team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and practices.

Skills

Chartered Surveyor

RICS member

Cost management

Cost planning

Client liaison

Bid support

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

MRICS / Chartered

Job description

Pick Everard is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management across diverse sectors from its Manchester base. The role focuses on delivering accurate cost estimates, contract documentation and robust cost controls while guiding a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will hold Chartered Surveyor status with post-chartership experience, be MRICS, and have a proven consultancy background in cost planning, feasibility studies and post-contract cost management.