Senior Cost Consultant

May 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Senior Cost Consultant

Senior Cost Consultant Job in London

Senior Cost Consultant job in Central London for a progressive multidisciplinary construction consultancy focused on Large scale Residential and commercial projects. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team at the forefront of modern construction methods. You will be working on boosting the Commercial team on Hospitality projects. The role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 (potential for higher DOE) + bonus + travel + hybrid working + 27 days holiday.

Established around a decade ago, this independent construction consultancy has quickly built a strong reputation for its work in delivering high-quality homes using modern methods of construction. With a team of around 100 professionals across cost and project management, they operate across a variety sectors including affordable housing, BTR, mixed-use schemes, Commercial, and Hospitality.

This growing practice is involved in some of the capital's most ambitious regeneration projects, with developments valued up to £2.5bn. They offer a progressive and collaborative environment, with a clear route for career development and exposure to complex, high-profile schemes from feasibility through to completion. Our client is looking for Associate or Senior Cost Consultant candidates ideally with a Consultancy or Developer background.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Associate Director or Director
  • Manage and supervise other junior members of the cost consultancy team
  • Manage all cost consultancy services including pre-contract and post-contract
  • Cost Control, Cost Planning, Cost Estimates and Procurement
  • Negotiation and contract preparation
  • Supply Chain Engagement
  • Budget Reconciliations
  • Cost reporting
  • Site Valuations
  • Contractor Payments
  • Collate and structure cost data for the wider business
  • Client liaison
  • Undertake Quality Assurance and compliance checks
  • Champion the utilisation of technology to enhance the service offering to clients and improve the efficiency of the wider business.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Experience in Hospitality projects particularly hotels
  • Ability to lead commercial management for largescale schemes from feasibility to final accounts
  • Ideally 6+ years' experience as a Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor from a Consultancy or Developer
  • Excellent experience in cost planning, cost control, reporting and procurement
  • Experienced in serving private sector clients
  • MRICS/MCIOB
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
  • Experience in or passion for MMC and/or sustainability would be advantageous
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

What you get back

  • Salary £70,000 - £85,000 (Negotiable DOE)
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office or to sites and 2 days remote working)
  • Pension matched up to 5%
  • Life assurance
  • Mileage/public transport paid to sites
  • Regular social events
  • Support with professional industry subscriptions.

Apply

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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