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Senior Cost Manager

Location: Birmingham Salary: £60000 - £75000 per annum + + bonus + package
Sector: Planning and Project Controls, Planning and Project Controls, Planning Type: Permanent
Contact: Matt Lilburn Job Published: 1 day ago

Title: Senior Cost Manager | Dynamic Consultancy |
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Salary: up to circa £75,000 + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join a forward-thinking consultancy who are delivering some of the UK's most complex and high profile projects.

The Senior Cost Manager will become a key player within an established, collaborative commercial team, currently engaged in the delivery of a major, multi-faceted project. You'll lead on cost management activities from inception to completion, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure financial objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest professional standards.

This is a hybrid role - offering the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage cost planning, forecasting, and reporting for complex, high-value projects
  • Deliver accurate, timely commercial advice to clients and project teams
  • Prepare and review cost estimates, tender documentation, and contract management duties
  • Provide risk management advice and value engineering input
  • Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to their development
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing the consultancy with professionalism and integrity

About You:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy or client-side environment
  • Strong background delivering large, complex projects (infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, or public sector desirable)
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
  • Proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment


What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of up to circa £75,000 per annum
  • Flexible, modern working environment with genuine hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
  • Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible benefits scheme
  • Annual bonus
  • Opportunity to work on landmark, career-defining projects
  • Supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression pathways
  • Access to continuous professional development and training

If you are looking for a new career challenge and would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 71433.

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