Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager Location: London (Hybrid)Salary: £60,000 - £70,000A leading independent construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join their expanding Real Estate team across multiple UK locations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of complex and high-value projects, while helping to build capability and shape the growth of a rapidly developing area of the business.The team operates across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, and local government, providing exposure to a diverse portfolio of work and major programmes. Roles and Responsibilities:Lead the delivery of cost management services across all project stages, from feasibility through to final account, on a variety of real estate projects.Oversee the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.Provide strategic commercial advice to clients, including procurement strategy, risk management, and value engineering.Administer contracts and manage change control processes, ideally within an NEC contract framework.Produce, review, and present detailed cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates to clients and senior stakeholders.Manage and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development and contributing to overall team capability.Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams-including project managers, designers, ..... full job details .....