Cost Manager – Commercial Occupier – Fit Out

Overview

In this Cost Manager role within the Real Estate Fit Out team, you will lead cost management and advisory across large aviation fit-out packages in London, ensuring cost plans, procurement, and reporting align with project governance. You’ll support major terminal refurbishments and passenger experience upgrades in live airport environments, shaping cost strategy and commercial outcomes. You will mentor colleagues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value and risk management. The opportunity combines aviation-scale projects with a fast-paced, collaborative culture that values technical excellence and delivery impact.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• flexible working environment
• opportunity to affect change
• voice to influence
• inclusive environment
• work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management delivery across fit-out packages within large aviation estates
• Manage cost planning, estimating, budget control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee procurement strategies, tender documentation, tender evaluation and contract negotiations
• Provide cost advice and commercial guidance to clients, project teams and operational stakeholders
• Manage change control, risk management, value engineering and cost forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements and programme controls
• Support the development of team members through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing

Key requirements

• Experience delivering cost management / quantity surveying on Cat A and Cat B fit out projects for corporate clients
• Advanced utilization of Microsoft Excel for cost models
• Utilising digital software for delivery of cost management services
• Ability to manage and prioritise more than one project simultaneously
• Working towards a professional qualification (RICS or similar)
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Experience in Aviation is desirable

• collaboration and teamwork
• mentoring and knowledge sharing
• prioritisation and multi-project management
• cost modelling in Excel
• cost management software
• procurement and tendering

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