Senior Costs Advisor - Remote

SaccoMann; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Senior Costs Advisor to join their national costs team in London. This fully remote role involves leading technical strategies, handling complex costs files, and collaborating with clients to enhance service delivery. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience with high-value/complex costs files across insurance litigation sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime.
• Confidence in cost budgeting, negotiation, and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical strategy and data analysis for client reporting.
• Handle and draft complex costs files and manage negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to drive service delivery.

Skills

Cost budgeting

Negotiation

Client liaison

Advocacy

Team leadership

Job description

We are working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced costs professional looking to step into a senior leadership role within a national costs team led by a respected industry leader; you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the team delivers service to a major client.

As a Senior Costs Advisor, you will:

• Take the lead on technical strategy for a high-performing, nationwide team.
• Work closely with internal costs draftsmen to gather and analyse data for strategic planning and client reporting.
• Support operational leadership and help steer client servicing through a mix of technical excellence and practical insight.
• Collaborate directly with a key insurance client on cost budgeting and broader strategic direction.
• Handle complex Defendant (and some Claimant) costs files to a high standard.
• Draft Points of Dispute, Bills of Costs, Schedules, and managing cost negotiations.
• Play a senior role in cost budgeting, case strategy, and guiding junior team members.
• Contribute to high-level planning with the National Head of Costs.

What they are looking for:

• Advocacy experience is a bonus, but not essential, there is strong in-house support from advocates.
• Strong knowledge of the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime.
• Proven experience with high-value/complex costs files across insurance litigation sectors (RTA, EL/PL, disease, clinical negligence).
• Confidence in cost budgeting, negotiation, and client liaison.
• A proactive, team focused individual ready to lead technically while supporting operations.

The benefits:

• Fully remote working for a team based in London
• A comprehensive rewards package.
• Flexible benefits and well-being programs.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in an inclusive environment.
• Hybrid working.

If you are a well-versed costs professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on the role or submit your CV to this advert.