Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor – Construction

Overview

In this role you drive cost management for complex construction projects, safeguarding profitability and value for clients. You will work within the Construction Projects Division to develop budgets, forecast costs, and advise on commercial matters. You’ll lead procurement and contract processes while identifying risks and opportunities to keep projects financially healthy. Collaborating with project managers and designers, you shape cost-effective delivery and mentor junior team members. This is an opportunity to impact high-profile projects within a global firm that values collaboration and expertise.

Responsibilities

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

Key requirements

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

• Excellent written and oral communication
• problem solving
• collaborative mindset
• Cost management
• Budgets and cost plans
• Bills of quantities and tender documents

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