Senior Cost Manager (MEP)

Overview

As an MEP Project Cost Consultant, you will lead cost management across health, life science and research sectors, shaping cost plans and feasibility studies for diverse programmes. You will work with cross-functional teams from initial design through handover, driving value through benchmarking, procurement support and contract oversight. You’ll mentor junior colleagues and contribute to successful project outcomes across the UK and Europe. This role offers meaningful impact in a global practice focused on sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide MEP quantity surveying and commercial cost management across health, life science, research and related sectors
• Prepare cost estimates, feasibility studies and benchmarking analyses
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations and contractor proposal reviews
• Manage contract variations and maintain cost control through construction and handover
• Advise on value engineering and whole-life costing where appropriate
• Collaborate with design, engineering and project teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Support and mentor junior team members

Key requirements

• MRICS/ARICS Quantity Surveyor status, or equivalent
• Strong MEP commercial experience within medium to large construction projects
• Excellent cost estimating skills, with knowledge of rates, benchmarking and cost databases
• Ability to manage projects from inception to completion and build strong client relationships
• Experience using digital cost management tools such as CostX and 5D BIM
• Experience within life sciences, research or healthcare sectors would be beneficial but is not essential

• collaboration
• client relationship building
• mentoring juniors
• CostX
• 5D BIM
• cost estimating

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