Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our Cost and Commercial Management team and play a key role in delivering major Corporate Occupier projects, ranging from large-scale developments to multi-million-pound programmes. This strategic position within the Commercial Management Office (CMO) involves working closely with client teams as a trusted advisor. The role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes from the earliest stages, supporting the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes.

Key responsibilities include delivering end-to-end Cost and Commercial Management services across large, complex projects; providing strategic advice during project inception; leading the development of project success criteria including cost, schedule, technical and performance requirements; producing benchmarking and cost intelligence; supporting the adoption of digital tools to improve commercial efficiency; overseeing quality, health, safety and environmental management; establishing effective project governance and processes; advising on procurement; leading collaboration across multidisciplinary teams; monitoring performance using KPIs; managing change control processes; monitoring project finances and providing commercial advice; managing stakeholder communications; acting as the primary client contact to ensure objectives are met within cost, schedule and quality parameters; fulfilling SOX control responsibilities where applicable; applying risk management principles; ensuring compliance with corporate governance, quality standards and risk management; contributing to annual budget-setting; supporting strategic initiatives; and maintaining accurate project, financial and business information.

Experience
8 - 10 years working experience as a Project, Senior Cost or Commercial Manager on large projects.
Extensive experience in project control and commercial management.
Extensive experience in Capital Planning and collaboration with PMO teams to develop commercial strategies.
Detailed working knowledge of proprietary cost management systems.
Strong business development skills with the ability to win clients.
Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, supporting training and development of junior staff.
Understanding of information management systems.

About you
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Word with the ability to edit and create professional documents.
Experienced in Excel, able to create pivot tables, complex calculations and graphs.
Knowledgeable in PowerPoint, able to craft quality presentations using standard templates.
Professional, motivated and collaborative with strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications
Professionally qualified (RICS or similar) or working towards professional qualification.