Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate

Adecco; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Senior Cost Manager to join their Leeds team. This role involves guiding clients on notable projects while ensuring accuracy in cost management and collaboration with professionals. Candidates should possess a solid background in cost management or quantity surveying and a passion for historical construction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in cost management/quantity surveying across project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong interest in historical construction.

Responsibilities

• Managing commissions, feasibility studies, and procurement reports.
• Estimating, cost planning, and presenting final cost plans.
• Leading a cost management team where appropriate.

Skills

Cost Management

Collaboration

Negotiation

Value Engineering

Education

Degree or HNC qualification

Professional qualification (RICS or similar)

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

15.07.2025

Expiry Date:

29.08.2025

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Company Description
We're passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people realize their potential, and contributing to a prosperous society.

We assist major global clients with ambitious, highly technical projects worldwide.

Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Manager to join our Leeds Real Estate team, guiding clients and professional teams on iconic projects across West Yorkshire.

You will have a strong interest in historical construction and its relevance to modern contracting, working closely with conservators, architects, and engineers to ensure value for money and optimal solutions from both qualitative and commercial perspectives.

Candidates should have a good knowledge of construction, from a Main Contracting or PQS background, with an outgoing and collaborative approach.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Managing commissions, feasibility studies, procurement reports
- Estimating, cost planning, and presenting final cost plans
- Tendering, procurement, managing pre-qualification
- Handling post-contract cost variances and change processes
- Conducting cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy
- Producing and presenting monthly cost reports
- Contributing to value engineering
- Negotiating final accounts
- Collaborating with clients and consultants throughout project stages
- Leading a cost management team where appropriate

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Proven track record in cost management/quantity surveying across project lifecycle
- Professional qualification (RICS or similar)
- Degree or HNC qualification
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively