Senior Cost Manager

Location Buckinghamshire
Discipline: Quantity Surveying
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60000 - £85000 per annum
Contact name: Niamh Finnegan

Contact email: niamhfinnegan@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH2736_1725285918
Published: 14 days ago

*Senior Cost Manager*


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Manager to join a fantastic construction consultancy firm. This role is integral to maintaining cost control systems, ensuring budget accuracy, and overseeing multiple projects. As a Senior Cost Manager, you will work closely with the Associate Director of Cost Management, providing critical support to ensure accurate and up-to-date cost information throughout all phases of the project life cycle.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage project cost plans, budgets, and estimates.

  • Track changes, review, and update cost plans at key milestones.

  • Lead contractor negotiations, ensuring fair contract prices.

  • Oversee and mentor a team of cost managers, ensuring accuracy and delivery to deadlines.

  • Prepare procurement strategies and oversee tender processes.

  • Manage contractor disputes, leading negotiations and ensuring contractual adherence.

  • Perform quality assurance over cost reports and documentation.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • 5+ years in cost management, with at least 2 years in a senior role.

  • Extensive experience with NEC and JCT contracts.

  • Proven ability to lead cost management for projects, including procurement strategy and value management.

  • Commercial construction experience, ideally in healthcare.

  • Strong Microsoft Office and project management application proficiency.

  • Degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related qualification.

Key Competencies:

  • Attention to detail with a meticulous approach.

  • Excellent time management, organizational, and decision-making skills.

  • Effective delegation and strong communication abilities.

  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, self-starting attitude.

  • Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to influence and lead others.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

  • Pension scheme and private healthcare.

  • Flexible working options.

  • Career progression and development opportunities.

  • Regular social events and charity initiatives.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile projects.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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