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Cost Manager - Defence (Real Estate)

London, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Manage quantity surveying and cost consultancy for defence, workplace, retail, and commercial real estate projects from design to completion.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (quantity surveying)

Builds

Cost estimates, financial reports, and project valuations for clients in the defence and commercial sectors.

Domain

Defence and commercial real estate

Required skills

Quantity surveying, cost estimation, tender management, NEC4 procurement, value engineering, financial reporting, negotiation, client relationship management, Microsoft Office, CostX

Preferred skills

Defence sector experience, high-value project experience, RICS membership

Technologies

NEC4, CostX, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Produce cost estimates, manage tender processes, monitor project budgets, perform cost checks and valuations, negotiate final account settlements, support junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC