An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate-level Cost Manager to join a leading independent construction and property consultancy in London. Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, the successful candidate will support the delivery of complex, high-value projects across a range of sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.
This role is ideally suited to an ambitious professional looking to progress into a senior leadership position. You will play a key role in client engagement, project delivery, team leadership, and business growth, while contributing to the continued success of a highly respected consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of multiple and/or complex projects, ensuring excellent client service throughout.
- Provide high-quality cost advisory and cost management services across all project stages.
- Manage projects from inception through to completion with minimal supervision.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional teams.
- Support business development activities and contribute to growing client accounts.
- Mentor and support junior team members, promoting collaboration and professional development.
- Take ownership of project delivery while balancing attention to detail with strategic oversight.
- Work closely with senior leadership, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Contribute to team management activities including resource planning and fee management.
- Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline.
- Tunnelling experience
- MRICS qualified with up to 10 years’ post-chartered experience.
- Previous experience within a construction consultancy environment.
- Strong experience delivering projects across infrastructure sectors including utilities, roads, and rail.
- Proven expertise in cost management and cost advisory services.
- Balanced pre- and post-contract experience on large-scale and complex projects.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver independently.
- Leadership capability with experience mentoring or managing junior staff.
- Business development mindset with ambition to progress professionally.
- Experience within regulated industries or knowledge of regulatory environments would be advantageous.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects.
- Clear career progression towards senior leadership.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and clients.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.