Cost Consultant

Cost Consultant Job in Central London

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Cost Consultant Job in London. Join a high-performing consultancy delivering impactful residential projects across the UK. This is your chance to work with leading institutional developers and make a tangible difference in shaping the built environment.

This forward-thinking consultancy is known for driving positive change across the construction and development industry. Working with major developers and investors, the team provides expert project and cost management, strategic advisory, and construction integration services on complex residential-led schemes. Their collaborative, modern approach fosters professional growth and long-term success.

Role & Responsibilities

Deliver cost consultancy services for residential developments valued between £20m-£50m
Undertake day-to-day cost management tasks, supporting senior team members across multiple projects
Prepare cost plans, procurement strategies and post-contract administration
Liaise closely with clients, contractors and design teams to ensure accurate project delivery
Contribute to value engineering exercises and commercial reporting
Assist with business improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across the team.

Required Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
MRICS qualified or actively working towards APC completion
Experience within cost consultancy or a client-facing QS environment
Good understanding of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
Strong communication and client engagement skills
Excellent attention to detail, numeracy and quality assurance standards
Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
Genuine passion for the property, construction and real estate sectors.

What you get back

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Discretionary bonus
27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office or on site, 2 days remote)
Pension matched up to 5%
Life Assurance
Mileage/Public Transport paid to sites
Regular social events
Support with professional industry subscriptions.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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