Job Description

Job Title

Senior Cost Consultant

Summary

Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.

Senior Cost Consultant

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Position Summary

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The Senior Cost Consultant provides expert commercial and cost management leadership across a portfolio of projects within a client site, campus, or facilities environment. Acting as a trusted adviser, the role supports clients by ensuring cost certainty, value optimisation, and robust financial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

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Working closely with Project Management, Account Leadership, Building/Facility Management teams, consultants, and contractors, the Senior Cost Consultant is responsible for managing budgets, reporting, procurement, and cost risk, particularly across tenant improvement and refurbishment projects.

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Key Responsibilities

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Cost Management & Financial Control

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Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project budgets, cost plans, cash flows, and forecasts across all project phases.

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Monitor and control project costs, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.

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Review and assess requisitions, valuations, change orders, and final accounts, advising clients on cost impact and commercial risk.

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Ensure cost certainty and financial transparency in line with agreed project objectives and client expectations.

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Project Delivery Support

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Prepare and coordinate cost reports, drawing reviews, and financial summaries at feasibility, concept, design development, and construction stages.

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Support the procurement, appointment, and commercial management of consultants and contractors.

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Work collaboratively with Project Managers to ensure alignment between cost, programme, and scope.

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Client & Stakeholder Engagement

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Act as a key point of contact for cost-related matters with clients, owners, and internal stakeholders.

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Keep building and facility management teams fully informed of project progress and financial status.

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Build strong working relationships with clients and project teams to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.

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Leadership & Team Contribution

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Provide guidance, mentoring, and oversight to junior cost consultants and project team members.

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Contribute to a culture of high performance, professional excellence, and continuous improvement.

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Support service delivery improvements and best practice across the Cost Consultancy function.

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Governance, Risk & Compliance

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Ensure compliance with corporate procedures, client requirements, and statutory regulations, including building codes and safety standards.

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Escalate significant risks, issues, and variances with clear recommendations.

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Maintain high standards of professional conduct, quality assurance, and documentation.

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Business Support

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Assist with marketing and promotion of Cost Consultancy services as required.

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Contribute to fee proposals, bids, and client presentations when requested.

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Key Competencies

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Client Focus & Commercial Awareness

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Clear and Influential Communication

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Relationship & Stakeholder Management

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Cost & Technical Expertise

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Leadership & Mentoring

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Organisation, Time Management & Multi-Tasking

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Consultancy & Problem Solving

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Education

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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (required).

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INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"