Strategic Business Cost Analyst

Turner Townsend; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a motivated Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic London-based team. This full-time, hybrid role involves delivering cost consultancy services for residential developments across the UK, with projects valued between £20m and £50m. Responsibilities include providing cost estimates, supporting cost management tasks, and collaborating with clients and project teams. The candidate should have strong commercial knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the construction industry.

Benefits

Career development planning

Hybrid working policy

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cast Contribution Day

Professional memberships fees paid

Competitive maternity package

Electric Vehicle scheme

Salary-sacrifice scheme for childcare costs

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Health insurance

Matched pension contributions

Salary-linked life assurance

Quarterly socials and team events

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or currently undertaking the APC process is preferred.
• Strong commercial knowledge and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – able to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients.
• High standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrable passion for the real estate and construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and value-based cost estimates and budgets for residential projects.
• Support day-to-day cost management tasks, including procurement, cost planning and post-contract management.
• Collaborate with senior team members and support project delivery.
• Maintain and develop cost management services and ensure quality assurance.
• Prepare and update cost reports and financial forecasts for clients.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

Skills

MRICS qualification or currently undertaking the APC process

Strong commercial knowledge and keen attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

High standards of literacy and numeracy

Strong time-management and prioritisation skills

Demonstrable passion for real estate and construction industry

Job description

Are you interested in joining a high‑performing business that works with some of the largest institutional developers within the residential sector? Cast Consultancy is one of the UK's leading residential‑led consultancies focussing on driving positive change in the development and construction industry. We provide project management, cost management, strategic advisory and construction integration services.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic London‑based team. This full‑time, hybrid position entails the delivery of cost consultancy services for residential developments across the UK. In this role, you will work closely with clients and project teams across all aspects of a project life cycle. Typical projects will range in value from £20m to £50m.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accurate and value‑based cost estimates and budgets for residential projects.
• Support day‑to‑day cost management tasks, including procurement, cost planning and post‑contract management.
• Collaborate with senior team members and support project delivery.
• Maintain and develop cost management services and ensure quality assurance.
• Prepare and update cost reports and financial forecasts for clients.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• MRICS qualification or currently undertaking the APC process is preferred.
• Strong commercial knowledge and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – able to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients.
• High standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Strong time‑management and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrable passion for the real estate and construction industry.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• Collaboration: opportunity to work with a diverse team of some of the best cost and project management consultants in the industry.
• Career development planning: training and a support structure in place.
• Hybrid working policy: flexibility to work from office and home.
• Holiday: 27 days plus bank holidays, with an additional day after 5 years of service.
• Cast Contribution Day: one day per year to volunteer for a charity on behalf of Cast.
• Professional memberships: RICS/CIOBM fees paid.
• Maternity leave: competitive maternity package.
• Electric Vehicle scheme: salary‑sacrifice EV leasing programme.
• Nursery fees: salary‑sacrifice scheme for childcare costs.
• Discretionary bonus: based on business and individual performance.
• Cycle to work scheme: purchase commuter bikes and accessories through Cast, paid in 12 months.
• Health insurance: comprehensive BUPA policy.
• Pension: matched contribution.
• Life assurance: salary‑linked insurance policy.
• Team socials and events: quarterly socials, weekly breakfast/lunches, annual summer conference, weekly treat days.

PLACE WITHIN THE BUSINESS

You will report directly to a Senior Cost Consultant or Associate Director. You will also be provided with coaching and support to facilitate career development planning as required.

OUR VALUES

• Respect: because respect creates followship.
• Share: because sharing is the foundation of knowledge.
• Learn: because learning drives innovation and continuous improvement.

OUR MISSION

Driving Industry Change, Delivering Better Outcomes, Creating Future Places.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.