Senior Associate, Cost Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Carriera Limited Full time £80,000 per year

Job Title:
Senior Associate, Cost Manager

Location:
Greater London

Salary:
Up to £80,000 plus package

Sector:
Commercial, Healthcare, Datacentres, Higher Education, Residential

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

I am working with a leading London based cost consultancy who are expanding their team due to a growing commercial portfolio. They are looking for a senior associate cost management professional ready to step up, lead projects, develop teams, and shape client relationships.

This role offers exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects across commercial, healthcare, data centre, higher education, and residential sectors, with contract values ranging from £1M–£165M. You will have the chance to broaden your expertise while taking ownership of complex projects and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead pre and post contract delivery for multiple projects.
  • Manage cost planning, procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
  • Provide commercial and technical advice, including negotiation and final account settlements.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for business growth.
  • Mentor and support junior team members to aid their professional development.
  • Allocate and manage resources to meet financial targets and quality standards.
  • Conduct technical reviews to ensure consistency and excellence across projects.

What We're Looking For

  • BSc or MSc in cost management, quantity surveying, or a related construction discipline.
  • Extensive experience in a senior consultancy role delivering complex projects.
  • Proven ability to lead multiple projects and support a wider cost management team.
  • RICS qualification desirable.

What is on Offer

  • Competitive salary of up to £80,000, plus performance-related bonuses.
  • Flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance.
  • Exposure to high-value, technically demanding projects (£1M–£165M).
  • Professional development, mentoring, and APC support.
  • Collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team culture.
  • Standard London office benefits including pension scheme.

For more information, please contact me on: Email: Telephone: Mobile:

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy.

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