Cost Manager - Real Estate
Core
End-to-end cost management for real estate and infrastructure projects ranging from £5m to £10m, including feasibility, procurement, contract administration, and final account negotiation.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager (Commission Manager)
Builds
Cost plans, tender reports, contractual documents, monthly cost control reports, and carbon footprint assessments.
Domain
Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure
Required skills
Cost estimation and planning, tendering and procurement, contract administration, cost checking and valuation, value engineering, negotiation, client relationship management, team leadership, process improvement, knowledge management
Preferred skills
Chartered Status (RICS), experience with The Hive digital tools, experience with Embodied Carbon Calculator, business development
Technologies
The Hive, CostX, eTender Platform, Cost Control App, Benchmarking App, Market Rates App, Embodied Carbon Calculator
Responsibilities
Assist on feasibility studies and write procurement reports; Produce final cost plans and tender reports; Act as contract administrator managing variances and change control; Conduct cost checks and valuations; Produce monthly post-contract cost reports; Negotiate final accounts; Lead cost management teams where appropriate; Identify new business opportunities with existing clients; Mentor junior staff members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for team leadership
