Senior Cost Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager  / Senior Cost Manager

A fantastic opportunity for a Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a boutique international development consultancy in Central London. A niche business with a superb reputation in managing landmark schemes across residential, commercial, retail and leisure markets.

They’re seeking to recruit a MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing cost team to immediately manage the fit-out phases of an iconic residential development project, lead two new build student accommodation projects (£20m & £70m respectively) and a £16m refurbishment of a boutique 5* hotel in London.

Our client is keen to consider applications from surveying professionals either from contracting or private practice (PQS) background. Those wanting to apply must have at least five years post Quantity Surveying degree qualification experience. MRICS status is a prerequisite. Extensive knowledge of D&B procurement methods including Construction Management is also highly advantageous. The role will assume day-to-day lead Quantity Surveying responsibility – on site.

Responsibilities include:

• Procurement of contractors under a trade contract
• Placing client direct orders for selected materials and overseeing financial performance
• Ensuring all parties understand and adhere to contractual obligations
• Resolving contractual and commercial related issues
• Reviewing and improving operational standards and procedures.
• Cost reporting, valuations, change control, cost optimisation, attending various meetings on site and chairing commercial meetings.
• Building a network of strong relationships with key contacts across the industry to develop new business opportunities.
• Line management responsibility with business development aptitude / awareness

We’re sorry but our client cannot consider those applicants seeking VISA support or onward Tier sponsorship. Lastly, our client is seeking to onboard the succesful appicant for March / April. A long term career opportunity awaits the successful candidate!

Salary packages:  Generous basic (to £80k basic – dependent on experience) + Pension (3 % employer / 5% employee), Group bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, Flexi work opportunities. 

At mjhrecruitment it’s simple. Outstanding client relations and recruitment expertise, choose the experts… we make things happen. If you have the necessary skills to match this specification, please drop us a line for a confidential chat on 0207 932 0090