Project Details
The Senior Cost Manager will work on complex healthcare, NHS and life sciences construction projects, including new-build and refurbishment schemes.
Projects typically include laboratories, clinical environments and specialist science facilities, delivered through traditional and design and build procurement routes from feasibility through to completion.
Responsibilities and Duties
This senior QS job is a client-facing consultancy role with responsibility for leading cost management services and supporting junior team members.
Duties will include:
1. Leading the delivery of full quantity surveying and cost management services across multiple projects
2. Preparing and reviewing estimates and cost plans using NRM methodologies
3. Leading procurement and tender processes, including tender documentation and value for money reports
4. Negotiating contract terms and conditions under NEC and JCT forms on behalf of clients
5. Managing contracts from appointment through to final account
6. Undertaking and reviewing monthly valuations and assessments for payment
7. Managing construction phase cost control, including variations, change management and negotiations with contractors
8. Producing and presenting cost reports, cashflows and financial forecasts to clients and stakeholders
9. Supporting business cases and cost submissions for public sector and NHS funding approvals
10. Attending site meetings and coordinating closely with project managers, designers and contractors
11. Actively leading value engineering and risk management activities, including structured risk workshops
12. Managing and mentoring junior quantity surveyors and cost managers
13. Managing delivery of QS services within agreed fee levels and identifying potential scope or fee changes early
Desired Skills and Experience
This quantity surveyor vacancy will suit an experienced Senior Cost Manager with a consultancy background.
Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate:
14. Strong experience in a senior quantity surveying or cost management role
15. Proven delivery of healthcare, life sciences or complex construction projects
16. In-depth knowledge of UK procurement routes and contract forms
17. Experience managing two-stage and competitive tender processes
18. Excellent commercial awareness and financial management capability
19. Confidence leading client meetings and managing key stakeholders
20. Ability to manage workload independently while supporting team development
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
21. Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
22. Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent) is preferred
23. A full UK driving licence is advantageous
Employing Company Overview and Profile
The employer is a well-established multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy operating across the UK and internationally.
The business specialises in delivering technically complex projects within regulated sectors such as healthcare, life sciences and education.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation and professional development, the consultancy offers employees exposure to high-quality client-side projects, structured career progression and a supportive working culture.
A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
24. Hybrid working – WFH
25. Flexible working arrangements
26. Support towards ongoing professional development and chartership
27. Health and wellbeing initiatives
28. Inclusive and supportive workplace culture