Lead cost management across campus, client-site and facility projects. Manage budgets, forecasts, procurement, valuations, change orders, and financial governance. Support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, mentoring, compliance, and bid/fee preparation.
Job Title
Senior Cost ConsultantJob Description Summary
Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.Job Description
Senior Cost ConsultantPosition SummaryThe 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.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.Key ResponsibilitiesCost Management & Financial Control- Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project budgets, cost plans, cash flows, and forecasts across all project phases.
- Monitor and control project costs, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
- Review and assess requisitions, valuations, change orders, and final accounts, advising clients on cost impact and commercial risk.
- Ensure cost certainty and financial transparency in line with agreed project objectives and client expectations.
- Prepare and coordinate cost reports, drawing reviews, and financial summaries at feasibility, concept, design development, and construction stages.
- Support the procurement, appointment, and commercial management of consultants and contractors.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers to ensure alignment between cost, programme, and scope.
- Act as a key point of contact for cost-related matters with clients, owners, and internal stakeholders.
- Keep building and facility management teams fully informed of project progress and financial status.
- Build strong working relationships with clients and project teams to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and oversight to junior cost consultants and project team members.
- Contribute to a culture of high performance, professional excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Support service delivery improvements and best practice across the Cost Consultancy function.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procedures, client requirements, and statutory regulations, including building codes and safety standards.
- Escalate significant risks, issues, and variances with clear recommendations.
- Maintain high standards of professional conduct, quality assurance, and documentation.
- Assist with marketing and promotion of Cost Consultancy services as required.
- Contribute to fee proposals, bids, and client presentations when requested.
- Client Focus & Commercial Awareness
- Clear and Influential Communication
- Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Cost & Technical Expertise
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Organisation, Time Management & Multi-Tasking
- Consultancy & Problem Solving
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (required).
Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.
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Cushman & Wakefield London, England Office
43-45 Portman Square, London, United Kingdom, W1H 6LY
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