Senior Cost Manager – Real Estate

Overview

In this Senior Cost Manager role, you will oversee end-to-end cost management on projects within a global firm. You’ll lead a cost management team, advise clients on feasibility and procurement, and manage estimating, cost planning, and contract administration to ensure value and timely delivery. You’ll leverage bespoke digital tools to drive cost efficiency, carbon reporting, and cost control, while supporting business development and cross-functional collaboration. Join a market-leading practice that champions professional development and a sustainable, collaborative culture.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• professional development (RICS Chartership support, NEC accreditation)
• opportunities for advancement
• equal opportunity employer
• healthy work-life balance
• multidisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Coach junior staff and allocate roles for effective cost management
• Advise on feasibility studies and procurement options
• Manage estimating and cost planning, present final cost plan
• Tender and procure processes including eTender and Hive tools
• Perform contract administration, handle variances and change control
• Peer review cost allowances and valuations; ensure timely cost checks
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports via Cost Control App and present to client
• Contribute to value engineering and negotiate final accounts
• Interface with client, Project Manager and consultants; collaborate with project delivery team
• Lead cost management team when appropriate
• Utilize The Hive, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, Cost Control App
• Implement Embodied Carbon Calculator for carbon footprint reports
• Support the NewLeaf strategy and internal cost management improvements
• Manage internal fees, job costing and resourcing
• Marketing and business development to identify new opportunities with clients
• Lead knowledge management and process improvement; mentor junior staff
• Manage projects on D365

Key requirements

• Autonomy and self-motivation; able to meet tight deadlines
• Chartered Status
• Confident and professional manner
• Highly organized with good workload prioritization
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building across the business
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to delegate to junior team for development

• Autonomy
• Collaboration
• Relationship-building
• The Hive
• CostX
• Market Rates App

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