Senior MEP Cost Consultant in London

Senior MEP Cost Consultant – Cost Consultant job in London – up to 90,000 DOEResidential developments 20m – 150m, Hybrid working, Lead MEPH cost managementJob SummarySenior MEP Cost Consultant Job London opportunity within a team delivering residential developments across the UK. This full-time role sits within the Other Jobs sector and supports projects valued between 20m and 150m. You will lead MEPH cost management across both pre-contract and post-contract stages. Responsibilities cover cost planning, estimating, procurement, commercial advice and post-contract delivery through project completion. You will work directly with clients, consultants and wider project teams throughout each project lifecycle. The role reports directly to an Associate Director or Director while leading high-profile residential schemes. You will provide specialist advice covering MEPH costs, risk management and value engineering requirements. Senior MEP Cost Consultant Job London candidates will also support junior colleagues and maintain strong client relationships. The position includes responsibility for developing MEPH technical knowledge and supporting digital and data-led cost management approaches.About the CompanyThis opportunity is within a London team delivering MEPH cost management services for residential developments across the UK. Projects range from 20m to 150m and require involvement across pre-contract and post-contract delivery stages. The team works closely with clients, consultants and wider project teams to support successful project outcomes. The Senior MEP Cost Consultant will report directly to an Associate Director or Director. The position includes responsibility for specialist commercial advice, client relationships and project delivery. The role also provides opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to technical knowledge development. Digital and data-led approaches form part of the team’s continued development within construction and cost management.Role & ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day MEPH cost management activities across assigned residential projects throughout their delivery stagesManage cost planning, estimating, procurement and post-contract cost management through to successful project completionProvide specialist commercial advice covering MEPH costs, risk management and value engineering throughout projectsWork closely with clients, consultants and wider project teams to support successful project outcomesBuild and maintain strong client relationships, including effective engagement with senior-level project stakeholdersSupport and mentor junior team members while contributing practical MEPH cost management knowledgeContribute to developing MEPH technical knowledge and digital and data-led approaches to cost managementSkills & Experience RequiredMRICS is preferred, or candidates should hold another relevant professional qualification for the roleStrong technical capability across core MEPH cost management activities and established project delivery processesPractical experience covering cost estimating, cost planning, procurement and post-contract cost management responsibilitiesGood knowledge of MEPH systems and technologies across different stages of the project lifecycleCommercial awareness with strong understanding of residential cost drivers and wider development objectivesExcellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills when working across multiple project teamsAbility to manage workloads across multiple projects while consistently delivering work to required deadlinesAdaptable and proactive approach with high attention to detail and commitment to quality assuranceSalary & BenefitsSalary up to 90,000 DOEHybrid working with flexibility between home and office27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day after five yearsDiscretionary bonus based on company and individual performancePrivate medical insurance through BUPA and matched pension contributionsStructured career development, training support and professional membership fees coveredCycle to Work, EV scheme, childcare salary sacrifice options, regular socials, office amenities and annual company eventsWho Is This Role Ideal For?This role suits an experienced MEP cost consultant comfortable leading pre-contract and post-contract project delivery. You should have strong technical knowledge across estimating, cost planning, procurement and post-contract cost management. Candidates should understand MEPH systems, residential cost drivers and wider development objectives. The position requires confident communication with clients, consultants and senior-level stakeholders throughout project delivery. You should be organised when managing multiple workloads and committed to meeting project deadlines. A proactive and adaptable approach is important when working independently or collaboratively. Interest in digital and data-driven cost management is relevant to this position. The role also suits candidates seeking a long-term consultancy career within real estate and construction.About Hunter DunningHunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.ApplyIf 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. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.ReferralDid you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place into a new job role. Just send us their information and we’ll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.Senior MEP Cost Consultant job in London – Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Job Ref:1363068) #LI-HybridSearch the Hunter Dunning website for more vacancies: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hunter-dunning-ltd