Senior Cost Manager (Retail / Progression to AD)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead retail projects from inception to completion in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management and be comfortable working autonomously. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for progression. Join a growing team in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Company bonus

Training and development

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong retail background is essential.
• Ability to lead projects and negotiate costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within the Retail sector.
• Review and negotiate contractor proposals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work in a hybrid model with site visits.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Negotiation

Project Management

Budget Management

Job description

Senior Cost Manager (Retail / Progression to AD)

60,000-70,000 + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Company Bonus + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

Milton Keynes

Are you a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor or similar looking for a fully autonomous role where you will be the go-to specialist on fast-paced, Retail projects working with some of the biggest names in the industry within a well-established consultancy who offer bespoke development plans offering progression to directorship?

This well-established Consultancy work in numerous sectors, primarily retail and have a presence across the UK with several offices nationwide. They have continually grown in recent years to a point they now have a turnover of over 12m and are looking to grow the team at their Milton Keynes office to keep up with an ever increasing workload.

In this varied role you will work on projects from inception through to completion, reviewing and updating contractor proposals, raising purchase orders and helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will be responsible for liaising with clients, other departments and key stakeholders as you work primarily in office with some hybrid work and site visitation.

This varied role would suit a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor or similar looking for a fully autonomous role heading up a range of projects within a leading company who offer flexible working and a bonus to increase your earnings.

The Role:

• Head up and lead projects varying in scope and scale within the Retail sector
• Review contractor proposals, collect information, negotiate and challenge contractors costs
• Raise purchase orders in systems
• Responsible for delivery on time and within budget
• Flexible and Hybrid working available

The Person:

• Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor or similar
• Retail background
• Commutable to Milton Keynes

Reference number: BBBH20950

Quantity Surveyor, QS, Cost, Consultant, Manager, Construction, Refurb, Fit-out, M&E, Commercial, Hybrid, Projects, Budget, Tenders, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Aylesbury, Northampton

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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