CareerPlan

Senior Cost Manager- Real Estate

Birmingham, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-09

Core

Manage costs, ensure project profitability, and deliver value for complex construction projects in the real estate sector.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager / project quantity surveyor

Builds

Cost plans, budgets, bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract agreements for construction projects

Domain

Construction / Real Estate

Required skills

Cost planning, cost analysis, forecasting, bill of quantities preparation, tender document analysis, contract negotiation, value engineering, financial performance monitoring, risk identification, cost control systems implementation

Preferred skills

MRICS qualification, consultancy experience, SOX control responsibilities

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets; Conduct cost analysis and provide accurate forecasts; Prepare and analyse bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract agreements; Manage the procurement process including vendor selection and contract negotiation; Perform value engineering to optimize project costs; Monitor and report on project financial performance; Provide expert advice on contractual and commercial matters; Implement and maintain robust cost control systems; Mentor junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC