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Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager (MEP) - Real Estate

Cambridge, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-12
Based in United Kingdom

Core

Lead on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) deliverables within larger projects or manage direct MEP commissions, such as asset upgrade works.

Role type

Senior IC MEP Cost Manager

Builds

Cost plans, tender returns, and final accounts for MEP projects

Domain

Real Estate / Construction (MEP)

Required skills

early budgeting, early estimating, cost planning, tendering and procurement management, change control, cost negotiations, payment application review, final account reconciliation, cost build-up validation, rate analysis, benchmarking, Cost X usage

Preferred skills

mentoring junior cost managers, developing digital systems and tools, engaging with contractors and clients

Technologies

Cost X

Responsibilities

Establish early budgets and develop cost plans; manage design teams to budget; oversee tendering and procurement; mentor Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers; review payment applications and prepare recommendations; manage final account reconciliations; update and track the Client Workbook for change orders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC