Cost and Commercial Manager

Lead and manage the Cost Consultancy Department, including team performance, resources, procedures, and quality. Oversee pre and post contract cost consultancy services, including cost planning, estimating, tendering, procurement, cost control, variations, claims, and final accounts. Manage relationships with high-profile clients, developers, investors, and key stakeholders. Provide senior-level commercial and contractual advice and identify project risks and opportunities. Review and oversee cost plans, tender evaluations, commercial reports, forecasts, and final accounts. Develop and maintain a robust cost database and benchmarking system covering historical projects, market rates, tender returns, and construction costs. Use market intelligence and benchmarking to improve cost planning, forecasting, and commercial decision-making. Support business development, proposals, client presentations, and growth of the Cost Consultancy service. Mentor and develop the team while establishing strong technical and commercial standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Professional accreditation such as MRICS or AIQS is preferred. Min 15+ years’ experience in cost consultancy, quantity surveying, or commercial management, including senior leadership experience. Strong expertise in cost planning, estimating, tendering, procurement, cost control, variations, claims, and final accounts. Proven experience in team leadership, client management, commercial and contractual advice, and project risk management. Employment Type Full-time

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