Cost Manager (Associate Director) - Quantity Surveying Job in London, Greater London - 70,000 - 110,

Infrastructure projects, senior leadership, high value developments

Cost Manager Job London offers an opportunity to join a progressive consultancy delivering infrastructure and residential projects. This role is based in East Central London within the quantity surveying sector. The position focuses on leading cost management services across large scale developments.

You will work on infrastructure, residential, and mixed use schemes for private developer clients. Cost Manager Job London involves managing projects from feasibility through to completion. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, and commercial management across complex schemes. The role includes leadership responsibilities and client relationship management.

You will contribute to high value regeneration projects across London. This position suits an experienced professional with strong commercial expertise and leadership capability. The role offers hybrid working and progression within a growing consultancy environment.

About the Company: This independent consultancy delivers cost and project management services across the built environment sector. The organisation specialises in infrastructure and residential developments using modern construction methods. Their portfolio includes large scale regeneration schemes and high value urban projects. The team operates within a collaborative environment that supports innovation and efficiency. They maintain strong relationships with private sector clients and developers. The business continues to grow, offering opportunities for career progression and development. Employees benefit from exposure to complex projects and structured support.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cost consultancy services across infrastructure and residential development projects
• Supervise and support Cost Managers ensuring high quality delivery across project stages
• Develop and maintain client relationships while supporting new business opportunities
• Manage cost planning, cost control, procurement, and contract administration activities
• Oversee budget reconciliation, cost reporting, and financial performance across projects
• Engage with supply chains and support negotiation and contract preparation processes
• Collate and structure cost data to support wider business intelligence and reporting
• Champion use of technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum eight years experience within cost management, consultancy, or quantity surveying roles
• Strong experience delivering large scale infrastructure and masterplanning schemes
• Proven ability to lead commercial management from feasibility through to final accounts
• Experience working on large residential and mixed use developments within urban environments
• Excellent knowledge of cost planning, reporting, procurement, and contract management
• MRICS qualified with degree in quantity surveying or related discipline
• Strong client facing skills with experience working for private sector developers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with ability to manage data and reporting requirements

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary between 70,000 and 110,000 depending on experience and capability
• Discretionary bonus linked to individual and company performance
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays supporting work life balance
• Hybrid working arrangement with office, site, and remote flexibility
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to five percent
• Private healthcare and life assurance providing additional security
• Travel expenses covered for site visits including mileage or public transport
• Support with professional subscriptions and ongoing development

Who Is This Role Ideal For? This role suits a senior cost manager seeking progression into an associate director level position. It is ideal for candidates with strong infrastructure and residential project experience. Applicants should be confident managing large scale developments and leading teams. The position benefits those motivated by client engagement and business development. It suits individuals looking to work on high value regeneration projects. Candidates should demonstrate strong commercial awareness and leadership capability.

Apply: If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.