A leading independent construction and property consultancy is seeking experienced Cost Managers and Senior Cost Managers to join their expanding Real Estate team across multiple UK locations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and high-value projects while helping to build capability beyond immediate team demands in a growing area of the business.
The team operates across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, and local government, providing exposure to a diverse portfolio of work and major programmes.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Deliver cost management services across all project stages, from feasibility through to final account, on a variety of real estate projects.
- Support and lead the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
- Provide strategic commercial advice to clients, supporting procurement strategy, risk management, and value engineering.
- Administer contracts and manage change control, ideally within an NEC contract framework.
- Produce and present cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for clients and project stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, designers, and contractors, to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to business growth and capability building within the wider real estate team.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager within a consultancy environment.
- Experience working on major projects and/or within NEC contract frameworks.
- Exposure to real estate sectors such as residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, or local government.
- Strong pre- and post-contract experience with sound technical knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Relevant degree in quantity surveying or a related field. MRICS qualification is desirable.
- Flexibility to work from various locations across the UK as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance (dependent on experience)
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
- Life assurance (4x basic salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension contributions
- Paid professional memberships and subscriptions
If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on 0131 264 0904, via WhatsApp on +44 7590 268 253, or email your up-to-date CV to dan@conradconsulting.co.uk.