Cost Consultant

Conrad Consulting is working with a leading construction and property consultancy that is looking to appoint an ambitious Cost Consultant to join its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant with 2 4 years' experience in a consultancy environment to join a highly regarded team, working across a diverse portfolio of projects and providing a full range of cost management services.

You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own commissions, work alongside experienced senior consultants and develop your technical and client-facing skills within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

As a Cost Consultant, you will provide comprehensive cost management services throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and cost planning through procurement, contract administration and final account settlement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering cost management commissions, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of projects.
• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost estimates and detailed elemental cost plans.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and assisting with the preparation of procurement reports.
• Preparing tender documentation, bills of quantities, pricing documents and schedules.
• Managing tender processes, coordinating tender queries and attending tender interviews.
• Evaluating tender submissions and preparing tender reports.
• Supporting contract negotiations and the preparation of contract documentation.
• Undertaking post-contract cost management duties, including valuations, cost reporting, change control and final accounts.
• Providing advice on contractual matters, cost risks and value management.
• Building strong relationships with clients, design teams and wider project stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring Graduate and Assistant Cost Consultants where appropriate.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline.
• Ideally 2 4 years' experience within a construction consultancy or cost management environment.
• Experience delivering pre- and post-contract cost management services.
• Good knowledge of JCT standard forms of contract.
• Experience in cost estimating, cost planning, procurement and tender management.
• An understanding of contract administration, cost reporting and final account resolution.
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including digital measurement, cost planning and tender documentation software.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality client service.

Experience across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, data centres or infrastructure would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing London cost management team.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced senior consultants.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on quality and professional development.
• A varied role offering responsibility and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant looking to develop your career within a leading construction consultancy, we'd like to hear from you.