Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Cost Manager – Construction Consultancy

Location: Shoreditch, London (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000–£75,000 DOE

We’re partnered with a well-established construction consultancy known for delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK and internationally. With a growing pipeline of complex, design-led schemes — particularly across retail, leisure, and hospitality — they’re now looking to appoint a Senior Cost Manager to take the commercial lead on several upcoming projects.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to take a more strategic role in cost planning and delivery while remaining hands-on with key clients and high-spec builds.

The Role

As a Senior Cost Manager, you’ll be involved from early-stage feasibility through to final account — providing robust cost advice, contractual support, and value-driven solutions that help clients make the best commercial decisions. You’ll act as a key interface between the design team, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with zero surprises.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present cost plans, feasibility studies, and procurement strategies
• Manage tender reviews and contractor recommendations
• Oversee cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead on valuations, change management, variations, and final account settlement
• Deliver clear and timely reporting to both internal and external stakeholders
• Attend client meetings and provide expert commercial insight
• Contribute to improving internal systems, templates, and cost reporting tools

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience as a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor, ideally in a consultancy or client-side setting
• Track record of delivering commercial fit-outs or refurbishments — retail, F&B, and leisure sector knowledge a real plus
• In-depth understanding of cost planning, contract administration, and procurement
• Confident working independently across multiple projects, with strong commercial instincts
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• RICS-qualified or working toward chartership is