Cost Consultant

5 days ago

Farringdon, Greater London, United Kingdom Southern Housing Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Cost Consultant
to join our
Building Safety Directorate
and support the delivery of our
Fire Remediation Programme.
This is a pivotal role that will see you act as the commercial lead across a portfolio of critical building safety projects, ensuring robust financial oversight and value-for-money outcomes from inception through to final account settlement.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining cost plans, conducting valuations, and ensuring contractor invoices and accounts are accurate and compliant. You will lead procurement activities, manage commercial risk, and provide expert advice on cost implications, contract terms, and performance metrics. Your work will directly influence the financial health and delivery success of the programme.

You will also play a key role in supporting the Building Safety Delivery Team by maintaining accurate commercial records, managing change events, and contributing to continuous improvement in cost management practices. Your ability to interpret complex data, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and support dispute resolution will be essential in maintaining project momentum and stakeholder confidence.

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to make a real difference in the safety and wellbeing of our residents. If you are a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with a passion for building safety, we would love to hear from you.

This role is based at our head office in
Farringdon
, with the option to work in a hybrid manner. Some visits to sites and other offices might be needed based on the locations part of the programme's scope.

What You'll Need

  • Demonstrable experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management
  • Strong procurement experience on high-value contracts
  • Familiarity with measurement standards (POMI, RICS NRM, etc.) and their applications
  • Solid understanding of contract conditions, life-cycle costing, and value engineering
  • Ability to analyse outcomes, write detailed reports, and manage risk and value during construction
  • Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, SharePoint) and cost management and estimating tools, earned value analysis and budget development

In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above
six criteria
providing real examples.

Closing Date:
26th of November (Wednesday) at 23:59
Shortlisting Date:
week commencing 1st of December 2025
Interview Date:
in-person on 12th and 15th of December 2025
Please note:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered.

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