The Property Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor) will join the Property team responsible for all acquisition, new build, refurbishment, and maintenance of our diverse property estate, including retail, manufacturing, and logistics sites.
The Property Cost Manager is responsible for continuously improving our cost and value management capabilities through robust cost control, always focusing on achieving the best value outcomes from our investments in the estate. This role is suitable for an Associate level Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
As a Property Manager, your responsibilities will include:
1. Regular, proactive cost reporting on capital and operational expenditure.
2. Providing commercial governance for all project spend.
3. Developing lifecycle cost models to support future investment plans and minimize future intervention costs.
4. Developing and maintaining benchmark data to understand our cost base and identify areas for improvement.
5. Collaborating with the Design & Standards team to ensure cost-effective specifications and efficient building practices.
6. Managing our QS supplier partners daily, driving process improvements and ensuring we obtain the best market prices.
7. Leading procurement activities to partner with the best suppliers at the best prices.
8. Assisting in developing and managing a high-performing supply chain.
9. Measuring and reporting on commercial metrics and KPIs to guide continuous improvement.
10. Collaborating with our Directs team to procure fittings, furnishings, and equipment efficiently.
About You
You will bring:
* Relevant construction or industry experience.
* A proven track record delivering new build and refurbishment projects.
* Knowledge of the latest cost-effective specifications and industry innovations.
* Effective stakeholder management experience.
* Excellent commercial acumen and financial awareness.
* Experience managing multiple projects or programs simultaneously.
* Experience with JCT contract forms.
* Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Desirable).
"At Morrisons, we’re proud to build a team reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported, and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences, and ways of thinking help us grow and improve, which benefits our customers too.
We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference, and belong."
About Us
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford hosts various support teams, including tech, marketing, finance, HR, trading, and supply chain. It's a vibrant place where decisions are made, and our corporate teams ensure smooth operations. Facilities include comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents, and a subsidized restaurant, all within easy reach of Leeds, Manchester, and the Yorkshire Dales, with free parking.
We host seasonal events and often have suppliers on-site sharing their latest products. We are also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our fast-paced, ever-changing business offers many opportunities for you to contribute to our success. We look forward to meeting you...
Some benefits include:
* 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for friends or family (subject to fair usage).
* Generous holiday entitlement.
* Company pension contributions.
* Perks with over 850 retailers.
* Free onsite parking.
* Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, neonatal, and fertility leave.
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