Chartered Senior Cost Manager

The Opportunity This is a client-facing leadership role for an accomplished Senior Cost Manager looking to take ownership of commercial delivery across a prestigious account. You will provide strategic cost management services across a diverse programme of projects, ensuring robust financial governance, cost certainty and value optimisation from project inception through to completion. Working closely with Project Managers, Consultants, Contractors and Client Leadership Teams, you will play a key role in delivering best-in-class project outcomes. Key Responsibilities - Lead all cost management activities across a portfolio of workplace, fit-out, refurbishment and capital projects. - Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts. - Provide strategic commercial advice to client stakeholders and project teams. - Prepare feasibility estimates, benchmarking studies and procurement strategies. - Manage tender processes, contractor evaluations and appointment recommendations. - Oversee contract administration under JCT and NEC forms of contract. - Review valuations, variations, change controls and final accounts. - Ensure robust commercial governance and financial reporting across the account. - Identify project risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. - Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and programme objectives. - Produce accurate monthly cost reports and programme-wide financial updates. - Build and maintain strong relationships with client representatives, consultants and contractors. - Support business growth opportunities within the account and wider Occupier Services team. - Mentor and develop junior Cost Management professionals within the team. About You Essential - MRICS qualified (mandatory). - Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. - Consultancy experience within the real estate, construction or property sector. - Strong experience delivering corporate occupier, commercial office, workplace, fit-out or refurbishment projects. - Excellent understanding of cost planning, procurement and contract administration. - Experience working within large-scale corporate real estate programmes. - Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract. - Experience working in a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment. - Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills. - Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities. - Excellent communication and client-facing skills. Right to Work Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.