Overview In this Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor role, you will lead cost planning, analysis and governance across complex construction projects in Manchester. You’ll work closely with project teams to safeguard profitability, optimize budgets, and guide procurement and contract decisions. You’ll mentor junior staff while implementing robust cost control and value engineering to deliver client outcomes. This is a chance to shape financial performance on major programmes within a global firm.
Pay / Benefits - flexible working environment
- focus on work-life balance
- inclusive culture
- equal opportunity employer
Responsibilities - Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets for complex construction projects
- Conduct cost analysis and provide accurate forecasts throughout project lifecycles
- Prepare and analyse bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract agreements
- Manage procurement, including vendor selection and contract negotiation
- Perform value engineering to optimize project costs without compromising quality
- Monitor and report on project financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure cost-effective delivery
- Provide expert advice on contractual and commercial matters to internal teams and clients
- Implement and maintain robust cost control systems and procedures
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to department growth
Key requirements - Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
- MRICS qualification (or actively working towards it)
- Proven track record of managing costs for large-scale construction projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for presenting financial information
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach
- Proficiency in cost estimation software and Microsoft Office suite
- In-depth knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices
- Experience in contract administration and negotiation
- Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team while managing multiple projects
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- communication
- team collaboration
- analytical thinking
- MRICS qualification (or in progress)
- cost estimation software
- Microsoft Office suite
