Senior Cost Manager - Super Prime Residential

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

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm based in Greater London is seeking a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director to oversee all cost-related aspects of construction projects. The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates, manage tendering processes, ensure contract compliance, and lead a team while handling significant projects in the super prime residential market. Ideal candidates are MRICS qualified with strong client relationship skills and experience in cost management software.

Qualifications

• MRICS Qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in cost management software.
• Experience within the super prime residential market is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Manage tender processes and evaluate bids.
• Oversee contract compliance and claims management.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Identify and mitigate financial and contractual risks.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on cost objectives.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and support their development.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Client relationship management and new business development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Cost management software proficiency

Project management

Tendering

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Compliance

Education

MRICS Qualified

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Colliers is a leading global diversified professional services company, specializing in commercial real estate services, engineering consultancy and investment management. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 enterprising professionals provide exceptional service and expert advice to clients.

Our Project & Building Consultancy team works across the whole of the UK and on various projects within EMEA. They cover a large range of sectors to maximize the potential of our client’s real estate assets and create positive environments for the end user. The team has extensive experience in delivering commercial advice to a wide and varied client base across all project and building consultancy services.

Who we are

UK building consultancy team comprising of over 200 staff in 9 offices with an established UK and international track record in providing services to a wide variety of landlord and tenant clients.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director level applicant who will be responsible for managing all cost-related aspects of construction projects, from initial estimates through to final accounts. This role ensures projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality and compliance standards. The position requires strong commercial acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Key project work will be within the Super Prime Residential market.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management: Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans at various design stages.
• Tendering & Procurement: Manage tender processes, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts with contractors.
• Contract Administration: Oversee contract compliance, variations, and claims management.
• Financial Reporting: Produce accurate monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and final accounts.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment on cost objectives.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior quantity surveyors and support their professional development.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, standards, and company policies.
• Client Relationship Management and New Business Development

What are we looking for

If you are an ambitious, able and entrepreneurial individual, looking for a new challenge, we are keen to hear from you. We are looking for individuals keen to take the next step in their careers within our supportive and progressing team.

Qualifications

• MRICS Qualified with significant post‑qualification experience
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in cost management software
• Ideally have experience within the super prime residential market

Additional Information

Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.

At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step‑free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history.

Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.