Strategic Cost Manager - Occupier Services (EMEA)

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

Job summary

Colliers is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management services for UK & EMEA corporate portfolios within the Enterprise Project Management team. You will shape commercial strategy, mentor colleagues and drive best practice across markets while engaging senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on pre/post-contract cost management for corporate fit-out projects, option appraisals and robust cost reporting, with emphasis on governance, risk and client service excellence across

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cost management for corporate fit-out / occupier projects, ideally within a consultancy or professional services environment.
• Proven ability to operate confidently with blue-chip corporate clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial offices and workplace delivery across the UK and/or EMEA.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, organisation and time management skills.
• High level of IT literacy, particularly MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting multi-country or global client portfolios.
• Familiarity with governance-led delivery models and service-level agreements.
• Professional qualification (e.g. MRICS or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead pre and post-contract cost management services for corporate fit-out and workplace projects, including offices, labs, call centres and flexible workplace environments.
• Provide strategic cost advice at feasibility and business case stage, including option appraisals, cost planning and value engineering.
• Produce and present clear, robust and commercially focused cost reports to senior corporate stakeholders.
• Manage project financials from inception through close-out, including change control, risk management and final account settlement.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to clients, balancing cost, quality, programme and risk.

Skills

Cost management

Client-facing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-market experience

Governance & SLAs

Strategic thinking

Education

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Colliers is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management services for UK & EMEA corporate portfolios within the Enterprise Project Management team. You will shape commercial strategy, mentor colleagues and drive best practice across markets while engaging senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on pre/post-contract cost management for corporate fit-out projects, option appraisals and robust cost reporting, with emphasis on governance, risk and client service excellence across