Senior Cost Manager (Fit-Out, Industrial & Residential Projects)
Core
Lead end-to-end cost management, commercial strategy, and value engineering for high-value commercial office fit-outs, textile manufacturing facilities, and residential developments.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager (Construction/Real Estate)
Builds
Commercial office fit-outs, textile/industrial manufacturing facilities, residential developments (mid to high-rise/mixed-use)
Domain
Construction, Real Estate, Textile Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost planning and budgeting, financial control and forecasting, procurement strategy and tendering, contract management and negotiation, value engineering, risk management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership and mentorship
Preferred skills
Professional accreditation (MRICS or equivalent), experience in cost consultancy or client advisory environments, multi-package procurement expertise
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end cost management including budgeting, forecasting, and financial control; Lead preparation of feasibility studies, cost plans, and benchmarking analysis; Develop and execute robust procurement strategies and lead tendering processes; Lead cost reporting, cash flow management, and financial governance; Lead, mentor, and inspire Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers; Identify and proactively manage commercial and project risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities