Cost Consultant – Cities & Places

Overview

In this role, you drive commercial outcomes for complex projects in our Cities and Places sector, shaping budgets, procurement, and reporting to meet strategic KPIs. You will support net zero transitions, mentor teams, and foster continuous improvement across delivery activities. Your work helps deliver safe, sustainable, and value-driven projects for clients in government and private sectors. This is an opportunity to influence major programmes and help build thriving communities.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• hybrid working
• inclusion and diversity
• commitment to wellbeing and safety

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-focused outcomes through cost planning, procurement, and KPI achievement
• Manage feasibility studies, procurement strategies, and contract selection with rigorous reporting and compliance
• Oversee estimating, cost planning, and valuations, presenting accurate financial reports to stakeholders
• Supervise contracts, claims, and completion processes to drive successful project outcomes
• Mentor teams, promote innovation, and embed continuous improvement and net zero transition across delivery activities
• Support ethical, safe, and inclusive operations while upholding integrity and client focus

Key requirements

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management
• MRICS/RICS or equivalent professional membership, progressing toward fellowship
• Proven consulting experience with strong commercial and financial acumen
• Expertise in value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder management within diverse teams

• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring and coaching
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Cost planning
• Procurement
• Estimating and valuations

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