Cost Manager; Associate Director; Quantity Surveying

Position: Cost Manager (Associate Director) - Quantity Surveying Job Greater 70,000 - 110,000
Infrastructure projects, senior leadership, high value developments

Job Summary Cost Manager Job London offers an opportunity to join a progressive consultancy delivering infrastructure and residential projects. This role is based in East Central London within the quantity surveying sector. The position focuses on leading cost management services across large scale developments.

You will work on infrastructure, residential, and mixed use schemes for private developer clients. Cost Manager Job London involves managing projects from feasibility through to completion. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, and commercial management across complex schemes. The role includes leadership responsibilities and client relationship management.

You will contribute to high value regeneration projects across London. This position suits an experienced professional with strong commercial expertise and leadership capability. The role offers hybrid working and progression within a growing consultancy environment.

About the Company This independent consultancy delivers cost and project management services across the built environment sector. The organisation specialises in infrastructure and residential developments using modern construction methods. Their portfolio includes large scale regeneration schemes and high value urban projects. The team operates within a collaborative environment that supports innovation and efficiency.

They maintain strong relationships with private sector clients and developers. The business continues to grow, offering opportunities for career progression and development. Employees benefit from exposure to complex projects and structured support. Hunter Dunning supports applications for this opportunity through its specialist recruitment services.

Role & Responsibilities Lead and manage cost consultancy services across infrastructure and residential development projects

Supervise and support Cost Managers ensuring high quality delivery across project stages

Develop and maintain client relationships while supporting new business opportunities

Manage cost planning, cost control, procurement, and contract administration activities

Oversee budget reconciliation, cost reporting, and financial performance across projects

Engage with supply chains and support negotiation and contract preparation processes

Collate and structure cost data to support wider business intelligence and reporting

Champion use of technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency

Skills & Experience Required Minimum eight years experience within cost management, consultancy, or quantity surveying roles

Strong experience delivering large scale infrastructure and master planning schemes

Proven ability to lead commercial management from feasibility through to final accounts

Experience working on large residential and mixed use developments within urban environments

Excellent knowledge of cost planning, reporting, procurement, and contract managementMRICS qualified with degree in quantity surveying or related discipline

Strong client facing skills with experience working for private sector developers

Proficiency in Microsoft Office with ability to manage data and reporting requirements

Salary & Benefits Salary between 70,000 and 110,000 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

Private healthcare and life assurance providing additional 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 manager seeking progression into an associate director level position. It is ideal for candidates with strong infrastructure and residential project experience. Applicants should be confident managing large scale developments and leading teams. The position benefits those motivated by client engagement and business development.

It suits individuals looking to work on high value regeneration projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong commercial awareness and leadership capability. Cost Manager Job London offers progression within a dynamic and growing consultancy.

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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