Cost Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Manager to join a well-established multidisciplinary construction consultancy in their Sheffield office. This is a fantastic chance for a Cost Manager with solid PQS experience to join a growing team working across a range of commercial, residential, and industrial developments.

The successful Cost Manager will become part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality cost consultancy services to a broad range of clients, including developers, local authorities, and private sector investors. The Cost Manager role will involve supporting senior staff and managing individual projects from inception through to completion, with a focus on cost planning, tendering, contract administration, and final accounts.

This role is ideally suited to a Cost Manager who is looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking consultancy, with structured support towards MRICS chartership if not already achieved. The position offers exposure to varied and challenging projects, from major city centre redevelopments to large-scale industrial sheds and commercial refurbishments.

• Demonstrable experience in a PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor) environment
• Pre- and post-contract cost management duties
• Preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Managing variations, valuations, and change control processes
• Supporting contract administration and project delivery
• Working closely with clients and design teams

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Progressing towards MRICS, or recently chartered
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently when required

• £40,000 – £55,000+
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Cost Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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