Cost Manager

Cost Manager - Real estate fit out Location: Canary Wharf Salary: up to £80,000 Contract Type: Permanent Cost Manager (Architectural, Structural & MEP) 📍 London 🏢 Leading Developer / Client-Side Organisation 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits Are you a commercially astute Cost Manager looking to work on some of London's most complex and high-profile developments? Our client is seeking a talented Cost Manager to join their expanding commercial team, supporting the delivery of major construction projects across architectural, structural and MEP packages. This is an exceptional opportunity to work client-side, influencing projects from procurement through to final account, while collaborating with some of the industry's most respected consultants and contractors. The Opportunity Reporting to a Senior Cost Manager, you will play a key role in the commercial management of large-scale construction projects, helping to ensure cost certainty, value delivery and effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers exposure to landmark commercial, residential and mixed-use developments while providing significant opportunities for professional growth and development. Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of architectural, structural and MEP work packages.
• Assist with contractor and consultant procurement, including tender strategy, tender documentation and commercial evaluations.
• Review tender returns and contribute to recommendation reports.
• Support the preparation and execution of contract documentation.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions from a commercial perspective.
• Manage change control processes, ensuring instructions, variations and change orders are appropriately assessed, agreed and recorded.
• Maintain accurate project accounts and commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage interim valuations and progress payments.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Contribute to the preparation of cost statements and commercial reporting.
• Support negotiations and agreement of final accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of insurance claim documentation where required.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, quality and environmental management. What We're Looking For
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
• Previous Quantity Surveying or Cost Management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience working on major commercial, residential, mixed-use, retail or office developments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, cost reporting and change management processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard commercial systems.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities. Why Join?
• Work on some of the UK's most prestigious development projects.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing commercial team.
• Gain exposure to complex, multi-million-pound construction schemes.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive environment focused on professional development and continuous learning. Our Client Values Successful candidates will demonstrate: ✅ Excellence and integrity in everything they do ✅ Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills ✅ Engagement, accountability and ownership of outcomes ✅ A commitment to safety, sustainability and wellbeing ✅ A passion for innovation and continuous improvement If you are interested, please apply or send a copy of your CV to nvrachimes@skillecareers.co.uk and we will arrange a formal discussion about the role in more detail.