Senior Cost Consultant - Quantity Surveying Job in London, Greater London - 70,000 - 90,000

High value regeneration projects, hybrid working, strong progression

Job Summary

Senior Cost Consultant Job London offers an opportunity to join a growing consultancy delivering large scale residential projects. This role is based in East Central London within the quantity surveying sector. The position focuses on managing cost consultancy services across complex developments.

You will work on residential and mixed use schemes for private sector clients. Senior Cost Consultant Job London involves delivering projects from feasibility through to final accounts. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, and financial reporting across project stages.

The role includes leadership responsibilities and team supervision. You will contribute to high value regeneration schemes across London. This position suits an experienced professional with strong commercial awareness and technical expertise. The role offers hybrid working and long term career progression.

About the Company

This independent consultancy delivers cost and project management services across residential led developments. The organisation has established a strong reputation within the construction sector. Their portfolio includes affordable housing, build to rent, and mixed use schemes. The team operates within a collaborative environment focused on innovation and delivery.

They work on high profile regeneration projects across London. The business continues to grow, offering structured career development opportunities. Employees benefit from exposure to complex projects and supportive leadership. Hunter Dunning supports applications for this opportunity through its specialist recruitment services.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage cost consultancy services across large scale residential and mixed use developments
• Supervise junior team members ensuring quality and consistency across project delivery
• Deliver cost planning, cost control, procurement, and contract administration activities
• Prepare budget reconciliations, cost reports, and financial updates for clients
• Undertake site valuations and manage contractor payment processes
• Engage with supply chains and support negotiation and contract preparation activities
• Collate and structure cost data to support wider business reporting requirements
• Maintain client relationships and support project delivery across all stages

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum six years experience within cost consultancy or quantity surveying environments
• Strong experience delivering large scale residential urban development projects
• Ability to manage commercial aspects from feasibility through to final accounts
• Excellent knowledge of cost planning, procurement, reporting, and contract management
• Experience working with private sector developer clients
• Professional qualification such as MRICS or MCIOB is required
• Degree in quantity surveying or related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with ability to manage project data effectively

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between 70,000 and 90,000 depending on experience and capability
• Discretionary bonus linked to individual and company performance
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays supporting work life balance
• Hybrid working arrangement with office, site, and remote flexibility
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to five percent
• Life assurance providing additional financial security
• Travel expenses covered for site visits including mileage or public transport
• Support with professional subscriptions and ongoing development

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role suits a senior cost consultant seeking progression within a growing consultancy. It is ideal for candidates with strong residential project experience. Applicants should be confident managing cost services across complex developments. The position benefits those interested in leadership and team development responsibilities.

It suits individuals motivated by working on high value regeneration projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong commercial awareness and technical knowledge. Senior Cost Consultant Job London offers progression within a dynamic consultancy environment.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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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.

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