Senior Cost Consultant

Overview

Strategic cost management and procurement consultancy for construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• tender management
• procurement
• cost planning
• financial reporting
• contract admin
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Tendering & Procurement: Manage tender processes, prepare bills of quantities, and develop procurement strategies. Assess contractor bids and negotiate to achieve best value outcomes. -Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary cost consultant interface, attending meetings and presenting financial updates. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. -Financial Reporting: Produce regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial analyses. Advise clients on project profitability, risks, and opportunities for value engineering. -Contract Administration: Administer JCT and NEC contracts, including change management, valuations, and final accounts. Ensure compliance with contractual terms and resolve any cost or claim issues. -Cost Planning & Control: Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates for multiple projects. Monitor costs throughout project lifecycles and implement effective cost control measures. -Quality & Standards: Ensure all work aligns with RICS standards and Cushman & Wakefield quality procedures. Support and mentor junior surveyors, promoting professional growth and consistency across the team.

Requirements

• mrics
• chartered
• costx
• winqs
• 5+ years
• uk construction

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. -MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor qualification (essential). -Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline. -5+ years’ experience in cost consultancy across commercial, residential, or regeneration projects. -Strong understanding of UK construction technology, procurement, and contract law. -Proficient in CostX, WinQS, and Microsoft Excel; BIM knowledge advantageous.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

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