Senior Cost Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager who has worked in a senior capacity within a main contractor to lead cost planning, risk management, and commercial governance using our target cost model, provide strategic cost advice to clients within Social Housing, mentor junior staff, and support business efficiency and innovation. Work on projects including residential, social housing and more, with flexibility of hybrid working.

Key Focus

• Lead as Senior Cost Manager on key accounts and manage strategic client relationships.
• Implement the 4i target cost model, ensuring effective cost planning, risk management, and commercial governance.
• Provide strategic advice on cost, value, and risk to clients.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
• Align cost management practices with business goals to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Help secure new business opportunities and commissions for 4i Solutions/Baily Garner.
• Develop and enhance BG/4i’s cost management service for new and existing clients.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support growth and reputation.
• Conduct commercial assessments and audits; advise clients on contractor submissions.
• Deliver strategic cost management to assure value for money and inform decisions.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to junior cost managers, apprentices, and students.
• Support resource planning and workload management for the team.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, both in-person and virtually.
• Apply BG/4i’s unique services to meet client needs and create opportunities.
• Identify and inform on opportunities for service innovation.
• Engage proactively in strategic meetings to resolve commercial issues.
• Produce reports using Excel, Power BI, and BG/4i databases.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure positive client and contractor partnerships.

The Ideal Candidate

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) status is advantageous.
• Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience (5 years+) as a Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor or similar within a main contractor.
• Proven experience administering/managing a project with a target cost commercial model.
• Proven experience in leading project teams and mentoring junior individuals.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of Quantity Surveying practices, procurements and contractual delivery approaches.
• Strong understanding and experience of Open Book/Target Cost Model approach and collaborative contracting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Highly motivated and organised in approach to work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Some of our amazing benefits include:

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm) 36.25 hours per week.
• Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home).
• Medicash health plan (money back on your dental, optical, physio appointments and more).
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.
• In‑house mental health first aiders.
• Pay reviews twice a year.
• Annual leave + bank holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Buy/sell annual leave.
• Long‑service leave.
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched).
• Sponsorship of professional fees.
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days.

Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs. We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.