Senior MEP Cost Consultant - Cost Consultant DOE

Position: Senior MEP Cost Consultant - Cost Consultant Job Up To 90,000 DOE
Residential developments 20m – 150m, Hybrid working, Lead MEPH cost management

Job Summary Senior MEP Cost Consultant Job London opportunity within a team delivering residential developments across the UK. This full-time role sits within the Other Jobs sector and supports projects valued between 20m and 150m. You will lead MEPH cost management across both pre-contract and post-contract stages. Responsibilities cover cost planning, estimating, procurement, commercial advice and post-contract delivery through project completion.

You will work directly with clients, consultants and wider project teams throughout each project lifecycle.

The role reports directly to an Associate Director or Director while leading high-profile residential schemes. You will provide specialist advice covering MEPH costs, risk management and value engineering requirements. Senior MEP Cost Consultant Job London candidates will also support junior colleagues and maintain strong client relationships. The position includes responsibility for developing MEPH technical knowledge and supporting digital and data-led cost management approaches.

About the Company This opportunity is within a London team delivering MEPH cost management services for residential developments across the UK. Projects range from 20m to 150m and require involvement across pre-contract and post-contract delivery stages. The team works closely with clients, consultants and wider project teams to support successful project outcomes. The Senior MEP Cost Consultant will report directly to an Associate Director or Director.

The position includes responsibility for specialist commercial advice, client relationships and project delivery. The role also provides opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to technical knowledge development. Digital and data-led approaches form part of the team’s continued development within construction and cost management.

Role & Responsibilities Lead day-to-day MEPH cost management activities across assigned residential projects throughout their delivery stages

Manage cost planning, estimating, procurement and post-contract cost management through to successful project completion

Provide specialist commercial advice covering MEPH costs, risk management and value engineering throughout projects

Work closely with clients, consultants and wider project teams to support successful project outcomes

Build and maintain strong client relationships, including effective engagement with senior-level project stakeholders

Support and mentor junior team members while contributing practical MEPH cost management knowledge

Contribute to developing MEPH technical knowledge and digital and data-led approaches to cost management

Skills & Experience RequiredMRICS is preferred, or candidates should hold another relevant professional qualification for the role Strong technical capability across core MEPH cost management activities and established project delivery processes

Practical experience covering cost estimating, cost planning, procurement and post-contract cost management responsibilities

Good knowledge of MEPH systems and technologies across different stages of the project lifecycle

Commercial awareness with strong understanding of residential cost drivers and wider development objectives

Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills when working across multiple project teams

Ability to manage workloads across multiple projects while consistently delivering work to required deadlines

Adaptable and proactive approach with high attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance

Salary & Benefits Salary up to 90,000 DOEHybrid working with flexibility between home and office
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day after five years

Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

Private medical insurance through BUPA and matched pension contributions

Structured career development, training support and professional membership fees covered

Cycle to Work, EV scheme, childcare salary sacrifice options, regular socials, office amenities and annual company events

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role suits an experienced MEP cost consultant comfortable leading pre-contract and post-contract project delivery. You should have strong technical knowledge across estimating, cost planning, procurement and post-contract cost management. Candidates should understand MEPH systems, residential cost drivers and wider development objectives.

The position requires confident communication with clients, consultants and senior-level stakeholders throughout project delivery. You should be organised when managing multiple workloads and committed to meeting project deadlines. A proactive and adaptable approach is important when working independently or collaboratively. Interest in digital and data-driven cost management is relevant to this position. The role also suits candidates seeking a long-term consultancy career within real…