Job Description

Cost Manager - Eltham



We have a great opportunity for a Cost Manager to play a pivotal role in administering target cost models across projects, ensuring robust cost planning, risk management and commercial governance. The role involves working within our XXX group based in Eltham, with the potential for hybrid working. You'll be part of a multi-skilled team alongside internal and external partners, executing project work. You'll work on a projects such as residential, social housing and more.



Who are Baily Garner?



With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 250 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham-delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.



Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference-for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.



Key responsibilities:

Support Senior Cost Managers and Commercial Directors on key accounts and strategic relationships, assisting with day-to-day project work and contributing to a collaborative team environment within BG/4i. Administer target cost models across projects, ensuring robust cost planning, risk management, and commercial governance. Acting as a trusted adviser to client organisations and offering strategic insights on cost, value, and risk. Provide Quantity Surveyor and strategic cost management services to the wider LLP, including commercial assessments and audits of contractor submissions, and advising external parties to ensure value for money and support commercial decision-making. Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, tendering documents, and contract arrangements; examine and negotiate tenders. Prepare recommendations for interim payments, assess anticipated final costs, measure work, adjust for variations, and agree final accounts with contractors. Attend strategic meetings and proactively resolve commercial issues, working collaboratively with clients, contractors, and team members to deliver successful project outcomes. Produce detailed reports using Excel, Power BI, and BG/4i bespoke database systems, inserting and processing data as required.


Job responsibilities include:



Client liaison, present schemes, manage project programming, and address matters affecting service delivery. Act as the Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent. Appoint and manage the performance of the Professional Team. Prepare and present initial appraisals and feasibility reports. Prepare contract documents. Delegate duties while retaining overall responsibility for achievement. Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, tendering procedures, and contract arrangements. Formulate briefs, fee proposals, and present schemes or services. Prepare tendering documents. Prepare recommendations for interim payments, assess anticipated final costs, measure work, adjust variations, and prepare final accounts.


Ideally you will have:

Proven experience as a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor (3+ year experience) or similar within a consultancy and/or contractor environment Proven experience in delivering large-scale construction projects Understanding of a Target Cost Model approach and collaborative contracting Chartership is desired but not essential Residential, education, existing buildings and retrofit experience RICS Accredited Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.




We offer a highly competitive package with excellent career development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to positively contribute and progress within a friendly, modern construction consultancy.

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)


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


Birthday leave



Long-service leave


Biannual pay reviews



Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)


Professional development scheme



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.

Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.