Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor – Construction

Overview

As a Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor in Manchester, you will lead cost planning and financial oversight for complex construction projects. You will partner with project managers, architects and clients to safeguard profitability and deliver value. You will drive cost analysis, forecasting, and procurement, balancing cost efficiency with quality. This role offers exposure to high-impact programmes and opportunities to mentor junior team members. You will contribute to our client-focused, collaborative culture and help shape project outcomes at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets for complex construction projects
• Conduct cost analysis and provide forecasts across project lifecycles
• Prepare and analyse bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract agreements
• Manage the procurement process including vendor selection and contract negotiation
• Perform value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality
• Monitor and report project financial performance; identify risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders for cost-effective delivery
• Provide expert advice on contractual and commercial matters
• Implement and maintain robust cost control systems and procedures
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to department growth

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified
• MRICS qualified (or working towards)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Inquisitive and problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrable cost management experience in a consultancy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• communication
• collaboration
• problem solving
• cost planning
• bills of quantities
• tender documents

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