Senior Cost Consultant

Senior Cost Consultant Job in London

Senior Cost Consultant job in East Central London for a progressive multidisciplinary construction consultancy focused on infrastructure 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 a variety of projects across residential and mixed-use for mainly private developer clients. The role offers a competitive and negotiable basic from £70,000 - £90,000 + 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 of residential-led sectors including affordable housing, BTR, and mixed-use schemes.

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 largescale residential urban projects
- 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 - £90,000 (Negotiable)
- 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.

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Senior Cost Consultant Job in London - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Oliver Charlton Job Ref:15250 )