Cost Manager - Defence (Real Estate)
Core
Manage quantity surveying and cost consultancy for defence real estate projects, ensuring projects remain on budget from design to completion.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager (Defence Real Estate)
Builds
Cost estimates, tender recommendations, and final account settlements for defence sector projects.
Domain
Defence, Real Estate, Construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quantity Surveying, NEC4 contract management, tender process management, cost estimation, value engineering, variation analysis, final account negotiation, financial reporting, client relationship management, team leadership, Microsoft Office, CostX software
Preferred skills
Defence sector experience, high-value complex project experience, RICS membership
Technologies
NEC4, CostX, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Produce cost estimates, manage tender processes, monitor project budgets, conduct cost checks and valuations, negotiate final accounts, prepare financial reports, support junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC