Principal Cost Manager

Are you a knowledgeable Senior Cost Manager looking to progress within a company that prioritises its people?

Do you want to work on a diverse range of exciting projects?
Are you looking to work within a team of collaborative, talented Cost Managers as part of a growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy?
If you are answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!
We work across an array of sectors to include residential, commercial, education, blue light, healthcare, and others.
Working closely with the team, you will prepare cost estimates, contract documents and reports.,

• Large and/or complex project runner with responsibility for project cost control


• Ensures accurate provision of cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract documents and reports


• Carries out audits/cost checks/reviews of construction and FM contracts


• Liaises directly with Clients


• Leads bid process and undertakes business development


• Resources own jobs, undertakes team supervision and monitors internal costs


• Manages less experienced staff on a day-to-day basis


• Runs Design Team meetings, reports on and gives advice on cost control matters, You will be wanting to take a step up in your career, and be on the way to achieving an Associate title within the company.

Pick Everard are proud to offer the successful candidate support, training and career development opportunities.

This role will suit a Senior Cost Manager who has experience working on a variety of projects within the built environment.,
• Chartered Surveyor with post chartered relevant experience.


• Member of RICS


• Strong track record in a consultancy Quantity Surveying role, including cost management of building projects, feasibility/option studies, detailed cost planning, post contract cost management


• Thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of Building Contracts including JCT and NEC3


• Experience in liaison directly with clients


• Ability to control day to day programming and planning


• Excellent client communication skills


• Excellent report writing and presentation skills


We offer a collaborative, people-focused culture that values its staff and provides room for growth.

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 650+ work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working


• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave


• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan


• Professional subscriptions


• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme


• Stakeholder pension