Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Core
Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor acting as the key client interface for full lifecycle cost management, estimating, budgeting, and post-contract delivery across construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and financial reports for construction clients
Domain
Construction / Engineering / Infrastructure
Required skills
Cost estimation, budgeting, contract negotiation, change order management, cost planning, quantity surveying, cost auditing, value engineering, financial forecasting, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes
Technologies
Internal Business Management Systems, internal cost management software
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout the construction lifecycle; develop and present final cost plans; reconcile changes and assist the general contractor with data accuracy; coordinate cost information from NPA, subs, and A/Es; manage cost checks, valuations, and contingency tracking; lead negotiations on contractor and subcontractor pricing; prepare monthly cost reports and final accounts; mentor talent and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities