Senior Cost Consultant

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Senior Cost Consultant Job in South East London

Senior Cost Consultant Job in South East London offering £60,000-£80,000 DOE with hybrid working and flexible hours. This is an opportunity to lead strategic cost management on varied projects while influencing innovation, mentoring teams, and shaping commercial outcomes.

This multidisciplinary construction consultancy has nearly 50 years' experience delivering high-quality services across the built environment. With a strong national presence and a collaborative culture, the business is driven by a clear purpose to positively impact people's lives through exceptional service, professional development, and responsible construction outcomes.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead as Senior Cost Consultant on key client accounts and manage strategic relationships
Deliver cost planning, risk management and commercial governance using a target cost model
Provide strategic advice to clients on cost, value, risk and commercial strategy
Manage and deliver cost management services across residential, social housing and mixed-use projects
Mentor, support and supervise junior cost managers, apprentices and students
Align cost management practices with wider business goals to drive efficiency and innovation
Support business development activities and securing new commissions
Develop and enhance cost management services for new and existing clients
Conduct commercial assessments, audits and advise on contractor submissions
Ensure value for money and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
Support team resource planning and workload management
Attend and contribute to meetings both in person and virtually
Produce clear, accurate reports using Excel, Power BI and internal systems
Collaborate closely with clients, consultants and contractors to build strong working relationships

Required Skills & Experience

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
MRICS status advantageous
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor
Background in consultancy and/or contractor environments
Proven experience delivering projects using a target cost commercial model
Experience working on large-scale construction projects
Demonstrable experience leading project teams and mentoring junior staff
Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills
Excellent understanding of cost management, procurement and contractual delivery
Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented approach to work
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

What you get back

Salary of £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
Flexible working hours with choice of start and finish times around a 7.25-hour working day
Hybrid working with a mix of office and home-based working
Life assurance cover at four times annual salary
In-house mental health first aiders
Birthday leave
Biannual pay reviews
Scottish Widows pension with 4.5% matched contribution via salary sacrifice
Professional development scheme
Sponsorship of professional fees
Two paid corporate social responsibility days
Regular social events
Annual leave plus bank holidays

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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Senior Cost Consultant Job in South East London - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Job Ref:(phone number removed) ) #LI-Hybrid
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Location:
Clerkenwell
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Property Services

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