Associate / Senior Associate Cost Manager

A highly respected and growing consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager to join their established team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded Associate / Senior Cost Manager to take a leading role across high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments while shaping the direction of key client accounts.

The successful Associate / Senior Cost Manager will operate at the forefront of project delivery, providing strategic cost leadership from early feasibility through to completion. Working closely with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders, you will influence commercial decisions, guide junior colleagues, and play a meaningful part in the consultancy's ongoing growth. As an Associate / Senior Cost Manager, you will have the autonomy to drive high-value schemes, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to long-term business development efforts.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident and experienced Associate / Senior Cost Manager seeking career progression, greater responsibility, and a platform to make a lasting impact in a respected London practice.

Associate / Senior Cost Manager - Key Responsibilities:
Lead full pre- and post-contract cost management services across multiple projects
Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and feasibility studies
Oversee procurement strategies and guide tender evaluations
Manage contract administration, change control, and commercial reporting
Present commercial advice to clients and senior stakeholders
Drive value engineering and risk management initiatives
Mentor, support, and develop junior and intermediate team members
Represent the business in client meetings, design workshops, and project reviews

Associate / Senior Cost Manager - Candidate Requirements:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Chartered (MRICS) or with significant consultancy experience at Senior or Associate level
Strong technical understanding of both pre- and post-contract processes
Ability to lead projects independently and manage multiple commissions
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Commercially aware, strategic thinker, and confident in decision-making
Experience working across sectors such as residential, commercial, or mixed-use

In Return:
Salary between £75,000 and £80,000
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions
Performance-based bonus
Clear pathways for progression to Associate Director and beyond
Exposure to major London schemes and long-term client frameworks

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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