Cost Manager 7372

Title:Cost Manager

Contract Type:Permanent Full Time35 hours

Salary:63807 per annum to70555 per annum dependant on experience. *Plus 1300 Essential Car UserAllowance

Grade: 11

Reporting Office: London Stratford

Persona:20% - 40% ofcontractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location/Site(hybrid working)

Closing Date:19thJanuary 2026 at 9am via MS Teams

Interview Dates:27thJanuary 2026 via MS Teams

Role Profile - Cost

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution) 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service Bank Holidays Westfield Health Cash Plan non-contributory life assurance up to 21 hours volunteering paid days lifestyle benefits Employee Assistance Programme and many more

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Commercial Team at L&Q:

L&Qs Commercial team within Property Services is seeking a dynamic Cost Manager to establish and lead a new cost consultancy function. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering our Major Works and Investment Programme.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to shape the future of cost consultancy at L&Q. As our new Cost Manager youll be instrumental in building an in-house cost consultancy function from the ground up. This strategic move will empower L&Q with enhanced commercial control enabling us to drive greater value for money across our Major Works and Investment Programme. Youll be at the forefront of improving cost transparency strengthening financial governance and ensuring our projects deliver maximum impact for our residents and stakeholders.

The Cost Manger will be required to Lead the development and implementation of a cost consultancy function within the Commercial team. Provide expert cost management support across the Major Works and Investment Programme. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that costs are accurately reported. Produce quarterly commercial overviews market trend analysis and audit/valuation assurance reports. Lead quarterly valuation reviews for all partner contractors checking compliance with the Price Framework. Conduct in-depth audits of build-ups variations and open book data. Produce reconciliation reports identify anomalies and recommend improvements. Manage final account audits and ensure appropriate shared savings calculations.

Take the Lead in Shaping Cost Excellence. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a newly created role and make a tangible impact from day one. If youre passionate about cost consultancy thrive in a collaborative environment and want to build something meaningful this role offers the perfect platform to elevate your career and leave a lasting legacy.

If this sounds like you we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

To be considered for this role candidates will be able to demonstrate experience knowledge and understanding of:

Managing budgetary constraints using forensic cost control techniques

Strong analytical skills and will be highly numerate with data interrogation skills

Experience of managing principal and subcontractor arrangements

You will have a good understanding of Cost value reconciliation

Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge

Competent in use of standard methods of measurement and use of NHF SoRs

Strong leadership skills and experience managing others and working collaboratively with others

What youll bring:

Degree or HNC level in a related discipline or equivalent substantial experience

It is desirable for candidates to be professionally qualified member of CIOB/RICS but not essential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including application stage please email

A Recruitment Advocate will join this recruitment process as a panel member. This is part of an internal scheme supporting our recruitment process to be fair transparent and consistent particularly at senior levels.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process including application stage please email

About L&Q:

Were one of the UKs leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for peoples health happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250000 people call our properties home and were proud to serve diverse communities across London the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times and all levels when representing L&Q.

At L&Q we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger and theyre at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit we look at what really matters: your skills experience and potential. Were proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. Were a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and weve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair transparent and consistent. Its all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Fine out more here.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UKs largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

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