Cost Consultant 7420

Title:Cost Consultant

Contract Type:Permanent Full Time35 hours per week

Salary:55270 per annum to61018 per annum dependant on experience. *Plus Essential Car User Allowance1300

Grade: 10

Reporting Office: London Stratford

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date:26thJanuary 2026 at 9am

Interview Dates:2nd February2026 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 looking for a skilled Cost Consultant to support the delivery of our Major Works and Investment Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping L&Qs approach to introduce an internal cost management and play a key role in driving value for money across our projects.

As a Cost Consultant you will provide expert cost advice and analysis ensuring robust financial governance and cost transparency. Youll work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to monitor report and control costs effectively helping us deliver maximum impact for our residents and stakeholders.

Produce quarterly commercial overviews market trend analysis and audit/valuation assurance reports. Conduct quarterly valuation reviews for a region consisting of 3 to 4 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created role and make a real contribution from day one. If youre eager to develop your skills in cost management enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and want to grow your career in a supportive environment this role provides the perfect platform to learn progress and make a meaningful impact.

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

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

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!

*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time. (remove if not relevant)

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