Senior Cost Manager – Construction

Overview

In this role you will own end-to-end cost management for commissions, guiding projects from feasibility through final accounts. You will work within the cost management team to deliver accurate cost plans, advise on procurement, manage tendering and contract administration, and present cost insights to clients. You will lead and mentor junior staff, collaborate across project teams, and leverage digital tools to drive value, carbon reporting, and continuous improvement. This is a client-facing role with a clear impact on project outcomes, risk, and profitability in a dynamic portfolio.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• healthy, productive and flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• inclusive environment

Responsibilities

• Manage commission delivery across projects, including coaching and allocating roles
• Advise on feasibility studies and procurement options
• Oversee estimating and cost planning, presenting final cost plans to clients
• Tendering and procurement activities, including analysis and documentation
• Contract administration, handling cost variances and change control
• Peer review cost allowances and perform valuations on larger projects
• Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports via Cost Control App
• Input into value engineering and negotiate final accounts
• Collaborate with clients, PMs, and consultants throughout project
• Lead a cost management team where appropriate
• Utilize The Hive, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, Cost Control App
• Implement Embodied Carbon Calculator for carbon footprint reports
• Support NewLeaf strategy execution
• Manage internal fees, job costing, and resourcing
• Marketing and business development to grow opportunities
• Knowledge management and process improvement
• Mentor junior staff and manage projects on D365
• Report to Associate Director, Project Director or Director

Key requirements

• Chartered Status
• autonomy and initiative with ability to meet tight deadlines
• confident and professional demeanor
• high level of organisation and workload prioritisation
• collaboration across the business and with cross-functional teams
• ability to work under pressure and delegate to junior staff
• experience in cost management on multi-million projects
• ability to manage client-facing communications

• collaboration
• leadership
• communication
• The Hive
• CostX
• Market Rates App

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