Senior Cost Consultant

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

About The Role
Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network.
Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way.
The role – what is it we would like you to do? 
Currie & Brown is currently looking for a cost consultant / senior cost consultant to join our Manchester office. The successful candidate will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing, and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider working across a range of projects such as large commercial new builds for blue chip clients, private residential, towers and national government frameworks etc.
Your core duties will involve:

Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients
Delivering projects, commissions and professional assignments
Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player
Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control
Undertaking commercial management services with limited supervision
Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
Providing support to the team leader/service leaders in cost management of projects
Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships
What skills and attributes are we looking for from you
BSc in quantity surveying or equivalent
Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
Healthcare and Pharma experience desirable
Private commercial sector experience – ideally experience gained from some of the following: offices, residential, hospitality, major projects, fit out and refurb
Expert level Excel user
Proficient CostX or other Cost Planning software
Sustainability and Data Skills i.e. carbon assessment and Power BI
Contract administration skills.
Pre and post-contract experience
Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible

About The Company
Why choose Currie & Brown?

Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.
We don’t offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis.
We are an international industry leader – Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world’s most prestigious projects and for some of the world’s top clients.
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.  
With the backing of our parent company, we are a truly independent business. Our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions, as well as work directly with some of the world’s brightest partner brands in our industry through Dar Group.
We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives



  • Manchester, United Kingdom Arcadis Full time

    Arcadis is the world-leading consultancy delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We have a strong focus on teamwork and are committed to improving the quality of life.Role Overview:We are seeking a Senior MEP Cost Consultant to join our MEP Commercial Management team in the UK and Europe.This is an...

  • Senior Cost Consultant

    8 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    The opportunity Project: Join this large upcoming project that will see you part of a nationwide development team to reshape the governments property portfolio. You also be part of our cost consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where you can oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors. At Mace we are...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time

    Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction:We're looking for a seasoned Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to join our Real Estate sector team in Manchester and the North West. In this role, you'll work closely with clients to deliver complex projects, leveraging your expertise in cost management to drive successful...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Laing O'Rourke Full time

    Job Title: Senior Cost EstimatorThe role of Senior Cost Estimator at Laing O'Rourke involves providing cost estimates for large UK projects in the geotechnical and hard landscaping sectors. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating accurate and detailed cost plans, working closely with consultants and clients to ensure successful...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time

    Senior Cost Manager (Healthcare)This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join our successful Healthcare team in Manchester and contribute to delivering high-value healthcare schemes across the North West, primarily in the private sector.About the PositionYou will be responsible for managing end-to-end service delivery on new and exciting major...

  • Cost Consultant

    4 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Currie & Brown Full time

    About The Role Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network. Our people, from...

  • Senior Cost Consultant

    3 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our .  Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge...

  • Cost Consultant

    3 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

    About The Role Cost Consultant / Cost Assurance Assistant to Senior level Manchester / UK Wide (Mixture of local office, home and client sites) Full time / part time - with flexible working and core hours Permanent About these opportunities: The Infrastructure team at Gleeds are seeking a number of Cost Consultants / Cost...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    Job Summary">We are seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to join our team in the UK and work with our clients in the life science and pharmaceutical sectors.The successful candidate will have previous experience in cost consultancy, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.The role will involve...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Authentic Talent Limited Full time

    **_Executive Cost Consultant/ Cost Assurance (MRICS)_** **_Construction Consultancy_** **_Manchester_** **_c. £55,000 + Package (Negotiable DOE)_** Have you been thinking about your next career move or feeling like you’re in need of a new challenge? Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a diverse portfolio in Healthcare Projects? Well, we have...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Senior Costing SpecialistThe successful candidate will be responsible for preparing bills of costs, schedules of costs, points of dispute and replies. Strong commercial awareness is required to negotiate settlements with the other side. The role involves working closely with fee earners and external consultants to recover costs efficiently.Key...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Management Specialist to join our team in the pharmaceutical sector.This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified quantity surveyor or cost manager to take on a challenging role supporting the delivery of projects in our consult engine.


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Arcadis Full time

    Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36, people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the worlds most complex...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Anglo Technical Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Cost Estimator, you will oversee and manage all financial aspects of assigned projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.You will prepare accurate valuations and handle variations, ensuring projects comply with relevant industry regulations.We offer a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum,...

  • Cost Consultant

    6 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    **Cost Consultant - Pharmaceutical Sector** Macclesfield - 2/3 days onsite Project: Research and biopharmaceutical sector ranging from managing global property portfolios and business case development to construction delivery, fit-out commission and hand-over. This is a new role supporting the pharmaceutical and technology business unit in our consult...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom PropSource Consulting Full time

    About the RoleSenior/Associate Quantity Surveyor - Property ConsultancyPropsource Consulting are working with a well-known worldwide multi-disciplinary consultancy who are currently seeking a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor to join the team in a Manchester or Leeds office.Key Responsibilities:Providing professional advice to clients across a range of...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time

    Senior MEP Cost Manager Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior MEP Cost Manager to join our Real Estate team in Manchester. This position will involve supporting our clients to deliver complex projects and challenging programmes.The successful candidate will lead on the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) specific deliverables within a...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom REALM RECRUIT Full time

    Costs Draftsperson OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson to join our team in Wigan. As a member of our costs department, you will play a vital role in efficiently handling paying-party costs, disputes, negotiations, and court assessments.Job DescriptionIn this role, you will be responsible for enabling client claims for payment and preparing...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED Full time

    About The RoleCurrie & Brown is a leading international consultancy, advising clients worldwide with expertise in multiple sectors and services. Our global network and innovative approach set us apart.We are seeking an Associate Director Cost Consultant to join our team. As a key member, you will be responsible for advising clients on cost management and...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Mace Full time

    Job Overview">We are seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to join our team at Mace, a leading international consultancy firm.This role will be based in the UK and will involve working with blue-chip life science and pharmaceutical clients.The successful candidate will have previous experience in cost consultancy and will be responsible for managing teams,...