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Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Manchester, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage costs, ensure project profitability, and deliver value for complex construction projects by developing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing procurement.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager / project quantity surveyor

Builds

Cost plans, budgets, bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract agreements for construction projects

Domain

Construction / Real Estate / Infrastructure

Required skills

Cost estimation, contract administration, value engineering, procurement management, financial analysis, bill of quantities preparation, risk identification, cost control systems implementation

Preferred skills

MRICS qualification, experience with large-scale construction projects, knowledge of construction industry standards and regulations, proficiency in cost estimation software

Technologies

Cost estimation software, Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets, conduct cost analysis and provide forecasts, prepare and analyse bills of quantities and tender documents, manage procurement and contract negotiation, perform value engineering, monitor and report on project financial performance, mentor junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC