Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cast Consultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Matched pension contributions

Career development and training

RICS/CIOB membership fees covered

Lifestyle benefits and events

Job summary

Cast Consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to lead pre- and post-contract cost management on high-profile residential schemes. You will steer cost planning, procurement, and delivery, reporting to an Associate Director or Director while guiding project teams.

You will build strong client relationships, mentor junior staff, and champion digital, data-led cost management approaches. The role offers hybrid working, generous leave, a discretionary bonus, private medical

Qualifications

• MRICS preferred or another relevant professional qualification.
• Strong technical capability across core cost management and project delivery processes.
• Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of residential cost drivers and development objectives.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing workloads across multiple projects and delivering to deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
• Adaptable and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in digital and data-driven approaches within construction and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cost management activities across assigned projects.
• Manage cost planning, procurement, and post-contract delivery through to project completion.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and wider project teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Provide commercial advice, risk management, and value engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including senior-level engagement.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to the continued development of digital and data-led approaches to cost management.

Skills

Cost management

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Residential development

Digital data-led cost management

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated Senior Cost Consultant to join our London team. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience across both pre- and post-contract cost management stages, with the confidence to lead project delivery and support client relationships.

This full-time, hybrid role involves working with clients and project teams to deliver residential developments across the UK (£20m - £150m), reporting directly to an Associate Director or Director while leading high-profile schemes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead day-to-day cost management activities across assigned projects
• Manage cost planning, procurement, and post-contract delivery through to project completion
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and wider project teams to support successful project outcomes
• Provide commercial advice, risk management, and value engineering support throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including senior-level engagement
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to the continued development of digital and data-led approaches to cost management

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• MRICS preferred or another relevant professional qualification
• Strong technical capability across core cost management and project delivery processes
• Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of residential cost drivers and development objectives
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing workloads across multiple projects and delivering to deadlines
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
• Adaptable and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in digital and data-driven approaches within construction and cost management
• Passion for the Real Estate and Construction Industry and developing a long-term consultancy career

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, plus an extra day after 5 years
• Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Matched pension contributions
• Structured career development and training support
• Professional membership fees covered (RICS/CIOB)
• Lifestyle benefits: Cycle to Work, EV scheme, and childcare salary sacrifice options
• Team culture: Regular socials, office amenities, and annual company events

If your skills and experience make you a strong fit, we’d welcome your application.