Senior Cost Manager

We are looking for a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director level applicant who will be responsible for managing all cost-related aspects of construction projects from initial estimates through to final accounts. This role ensures projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality and compliance standards. The position requires strong commercial acumen leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Key project work will be within the Super Prime Residential market.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management: Prepare detailed cost estimates budgets and cost plans at various design stages.
• Tendering & Procurement: Manage tender processes evaluate bids and negotiate contracts with contractors
• Contract Administration: Oversee contract compliance variations and claims management.
• Financial Reporting: Produce accurate monthly cost reports cash flow forecasts and final accounts.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients consultants and contractors to ensure alignment on cost objectives.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior quantity surveyors and support their professional development.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant legislation standards and company policies.
• Client Relationship Management and New Business Development

What are we looking for

If you are an ambitious able and entrepreneurial individual looking for a new challenge we are keen to hear from you. We are looking for individuals keen to take the next step in their careers within our supportive and progressing team. 

If you are interested to hear more about our projects the team and the opportunity we have here please feel free to contact me on the details below for a confidential discussion or if youre already convinced we are what you are looking for follow the link to apply. 

Qualifications :

• MRICS Qualified with significant post-qualification experience
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in cost management software
• Ideally have experience within the super prime residential market

Additional Information :

Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.
 

At Colliers we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process such as extra time or rest breaks step-free access or a different interview format please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history.
 

Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time