Senior Cost Consultant

Senior Cost Consultant Job in Central London

Senior Cost Consultant Job in Central London, for a progressive multidisciplinary construction consultancy focused on Large scale Residential and commercial 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 boosting the Commercial team on Hospitality projects. The role offers a salary of £65,000 - £80,000 + 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 sectors including affordable housing, BTR, mixed-use schemes, Commercial, and Hospitality.

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 Hospitality projects particularly hotels
• 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 £65,000 - £80,000
• 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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