Senior Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor)

Senior Cost Manager (Quantity Surveyor)

Salary: Competitive

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

The Vacancy

Want to join a leading international, independent real estate consultancy with an all together different approach? Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting a Senior Chartered Cost Manager in our London office to undertake all pre and post contract cost management duties on a range of new build and refurbishment projects. You will be preparing early feasibility cost estimates, advising clients on adding value to their projects, procurement and post contract cost control.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build and shape a rapidly-growing service line and gain experience across a range of sectors including industrial, commercial, residential and retail.

The key responsibilities for the role:

• Run projects independently & as part of a team
• Pre & post contract work, cost estimates & tender process.
• Cost manage projects on site – valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Specific sector knowledge not essential but our main areas are Industrial/Residential, new builds and refurbs
• No line management but potential to mentor more junior members of the team.
• Undertake market research and prepare cost estimates.
• Provide support as required to the wider cost management team.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications required:

• Related degree
• MRICS
• Previous experience of pre and post contract cost management
• Experience as a consultant cost manager on projects £500k to £30m
• Confident in using specialist software such as Cato.
• Excellent Excel and report writing skills
• Ability to analyse cost data and trends
• Can demonstrate that they have delivered the project and not just been involved in the project team.
• Full and clean UK driving licence
• Comfortable in working independently and as part of a team.
• Specific sector knowledge not essential but our main areas are Industrial/Residential, new builds and refurbs

#TeamHollis

The Company

Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting a Senior Chartered Cost Manager in our London office to undertake all pre and post contract cost management duties on a range of new build and refurbishment projects. You will be preparing early feasibility cost estimates, advising clients on adding value to their projects, procurement and post contract cost control.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build and shape a rapidly-growing service line and gain experience across a range of sectors including industrial, commercial, residential and retail.

The key responsibilities for the role:

• Run projects independently & as part of a team
• Pre & post contract work, cost estimates & tender process.
• Cost manage projects on site – valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Specific sector knowledge not essential but our main areas are Industrial/Residential, new builds and refurbs
• No line management but potential to mentor more junior members of the team.
• Undertake market research and prepare cost estimates.
• Provide support as required to the wider cost management team.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications required:

• Related degree
• MRICS
• Previous experience of pre and post contract cost management
• Experience as a consultant cost manager on projects £500k to £30m
• Confident in using specialist software such as Cato.
• Excellent Excel and report writing skills
• Ability to analyse cost data and trends
• Can demonstrate that they have delivered the project and not just been involved in the project team.
• Full and clean UK driving licence
• Comfortable in working independently and as part of a team.
• Specific sector knowledge not essential but our main areas are Industrial/Residential, new builds and refurbs

#TeamHollis

Why join us?

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We strive to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

We offer a highly competitive salary and a generous benefits package including:

• An employee-owned business who directly benefit from its success through dividends
• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Season ticket loan
• ​5% Employer pension contribution
• 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday
• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts, and more
• Happy to consider flexible working arrangements
• EV car scheme 
• Longevity awards

We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights, and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also love giving back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.