Senior Cost Manager

A boutique, Hertfordshire-based construction consultancy specialising in the healthcare sector is looking to appoint a Senior Cost Manager due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team where you ll play a key role in delivering complex healthcare projects while working closely with senior leadership and clients. You ll have the chance to take real ownership of projects and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

As a Senior Cost Manager, you ll be responsible for managing the financial aspects of healthcare construction projects from inception through to completion. You ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing full pre and post contract cost management services
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies
• Managing procurement processes and preparing tender documentation
• Contract administration and commercial management during delivery
• Valuations, variations, and final account negotiations
• Building strong relationships with clients and project teams
• Supporting junior team members where required

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager with consultancy experience and strong commercial awareness.

You ll likely have:

• Experience working as a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment
• A strong track record delivering construction projects, ideally within healthcare or other complex sectors
• Solid knowledge of construction contracts and procurement routes
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• MRICS qualification or working towards chartership

On offer is a salary up to £75,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. The role is based in Hertfordshire with travel required to client sites across Herts, Beds, Bucks and Greater London.

For more information, please get in touch with Nick Rogerson at (url removed) or (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.