Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager

Department: EMEA Consultancy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Cost Manager to join our growing team in Glasgow. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.

Provide the necessary pre and post contract quantity surveying / commercial support on a range of one-off projects and programmes of work. We are looking for a candidate with experience in estimating, cost and change management, contract administration and payment and expenditure management.

• Manage client-facing interactions to ensure clear communication and maintain strong relationships.
• Prepare and present cost reports, providing accurate financial insights for project tracking and decision‑making.
• Conduct monthly evaluations to assess project progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and managing contract deliverables.
• Handle change management processes, including evaluating change requests, negotiating terms, and updating project documentation.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in estimating, cost and change management, contract administration and preparation of BOQ’s. To be considered for this role, the individual should have:

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Professional qualifications – Bachelor of Science

We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.

We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.

Grow with us

Our people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long‑term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects.

What you’ll get in return

Soben’s start‑up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast‑paced dynamic organization. As well as market‑leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work‑life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life.

Our Leadership Principles

• 1. We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small.
• 2. We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it.
• 3. We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen.
• 4. We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended.”
• 5. We have a business owner mentality to cost management.
• 6. We are open, honest, and direct in our communications.
• 7. We have a growth mindset.
• 8. We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term.

About us

Soben offers something different: world‑class construction consultancy, paired with hands‑on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises.

An obsessive commitment to excellence, and forensic attention to detail are the cornerstones of our culture. They’re how we help our clients deliver on time, on budget and with certainty, every time.