Cost Manager - Retail
Core
End-to-end cost management for new store, renewal, and refurbishment retail projects from concept design to final account settlement.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (retail construction)
Builds
Retail store programs (new builds, renewals, refurbishments) for national clients
Domain
Retail construction and property development
Required skills
Cost planning and estimating, contract administration, procurement and tendering, progress claim assessment, variation management, final account negotiations, client and stakeholder relationship management, market knowledge and cost benchmarking, commission management, independent project ownership, forecasting and commercial advice
Preferred skills
RICS/AIQS membership, CostX proficiency, multi-site program delivery experience, national account portfolio management
Technologies
CostX, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Provide pre-contract cost planning and estimating; prepare and manage project budgets; conduct procurement and tender evaluation; assess progress claims, contract variations, and final accounts; monitor project costs and identify value improvement opportunities; build relationships with client project teams; engage with local construction markets; support commission management; collaborate with cross-functional teams; deliver accurate reporting and commercial advice.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC