Senior Cost Manager - (Residential)

Capstone Recruitment UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cost consultancy firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Cost Manager/Associate to manage large-scale residential projects. This role involves cost management services, contract administration, and mentorship of junior team members. Successful candidates will have significant experience in UK residential projects, strong communication skills, and ideally be MRICS qualified. The company offers a collaborative work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering residential projects within a consultancy environment.
• Currently operating at Senior QS level, or ready to step up.
• Comfortable working on complex, developer-led schemes.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre- and post-contract cost management services.
• Preparing cost plans, procurement advice, and financial reporting.
• Supporting contract administration and commercial management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Experience in UK residential projects

Education

MRICS qualification or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Cost Manager/ Associate - Residential

London

Capstone are working on behalf of an established and highly regarded cost consultancy who are continuing to grow their London team on the back of a strong and secure residential pipeline. We consistently receive excellent feedback from candidates we have placed here, particularly around the firm’s collaborative culture and professional standards.

The business works closely with long-standing, developer-led clients and is currently delivering a number of large-scale residential schemes across the capital. As a result, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Cost Manager or an Associate to support their expanding residential workload.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-quality large scale residential projects, including BTR and co-living developments. You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, working closely with experienced colleagues and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre- and post-contract cost management services on residential schemes
• Preparing cost plans, procurement advice and financial reporting
• Supporting contract administration and commercial management through to final account
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and project teams
• Assisting with the mentoring and development of junior team members

About You

• Strong experience delivering UK residential projects within a consultancy environment
• Currently operating at Senior QS level, or a Senior ready to step up
• Comfortable working on complex, developer-led residential schemes
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional approach
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership (preferred)

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