Senior Cost Consultant

Job Title

Senior Cost Consultant

Job Description Summary

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

Job Description

Senior Cost Consultant

Position Summary

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.

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 Responsibilities

Cost 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.

Project Delivery Support

• 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.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Leadership & Team Contribution

• 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.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• 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.

Business Support

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

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

Key Competencies

• Client Focus & Commercial Awareness

• Clear and Influential Communication

• Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Cost & Technical Expertise

• Leadership & Mentoring

• Organisation, Time Management & Multi-Tasking

• Consultancy & Problem Solving

Education

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

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”