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Brookbanks operates nationwide, providing integrated and holistic consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes. We have a reputation for designing and delivering complex mixed use, major residential and commercial build projects. Projects are between £5m to £500m.
As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact.
What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?
* Personal development: we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership, mentoring and professional development.
* Hybrid and flexible working: we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.
* Scale and scope: you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects from day one.
* Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.
* Roadmap for progression: we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression.
* Autonomy: you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.
* Innovation: free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
As a Senior Cost Consultant you will be working on…
A wide variety of commercial build, residential and mixed use developments ranging from £5m to £500m.
Acting as the sole contact for clients as well as providing support to the existing team in the delivery of projects.
* Delivering projects in line with commercial, procurement, and contractual strategies.
* Ensuring compliance with all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality (EHSSQ) standards.
* Leading contractor selection, appointment, and management.
* Mentoring junior staff and lead cost planning on complex projects.
* Supporting business development, bid writing, and client strategy.
* Driving value engineering, lifecycle costing, and benchmarking initiatives.
Cost Planning:
* Prepare cost budgets, elemental cost plans (NRM), and feasibility assessments.
* Coordinate across cost, planning, engineering, and environmental teams.
Procurement:
* Advise on procurement strategy and manage tender processes.
* Assemble tender lists, issue documents, and run competitive tenders.
* Evaluate tenders, prepare contract reports and documents ensuring compliance.
Post-Contract:
* Review payment applications, prepare certificates, and manage change control.
* Generate cost reports, forecasts, and assess compensation events.
* Attend progress meetings and promote commercial awareness.
* Support dispute resolution, contract close-out, and develop commercial strategies.
* Oversee project timelines, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation.
* Act as the primary client contact.
What do we look for:
* Proven delivery of high-value (£100m+) and complex (£5m–£500m) projects.
* MRICS or equivalent in surveying/engineering discipline.
* Strong cost planning, feasibility, procurement, and post-contract expertise.
* Commercially astute, proactive, and well-organised.
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities.
* Skilled in team collaboration and workload prioritisation.
* Full driving licence.
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Experience managing design-to-budget processes with minimal supervision.
* Ability to identify new business opportunities and drive client account growth.
Want to find out more?
To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management, Finance, and Consulting
* Industries
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Real Estate
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