Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Construction
Core
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor delivering comprehensive cost management, commercial governance, and financial accountability for complex construction projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager / quantity surveyor
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, valuations, and final accounts for major capital construction programs
Domain
Construction (industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, mission critical)
Required skills
Construction cost management, quantity surveying, contract administration, estimating, change order negotiation, cost planning, cost control, value engineering, commercial negotiation, financial reporting, mentoring
Preferred skills
RICS accreditation, construction consultancy experience, knowledge of procurement routes
Technologies
Internal Business Management Systems, internal software for margin tracking
Responsibilities
Estimate and negotiate change orders; produce and present final cost plans; reconcile changes with general contractors; coordinate cost information from suppliers and A/Es; manage cost checks and valuations; prepare monthly cost reports; negotiate final accounts; mentor talent; implement business management systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship