Chartered Cost Manager

Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers and investors on a local, national and international basis. Services include brokerage sales and leasing (landlord and tenant representation), real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing and research. We provide our services across the core sectors (office, industrial, retail and hotel) as well as many specialised property types.

The UK business is headquartered in London, with 900 specialists throughout 16 offices across the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking a Cost Manager who is recently chartered or within 6-12 months from sitting their APC. The role will involve working closely with the Cost Management team across projects at various stages, from feasibility to completion. Our projects span multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, and leisure. You'll have a dedicated line manager and access to structured training, including APC preparation to support your development.

The role also involves close collaboration with the Project and Building Consultancy team's service lines.

Key Requirements

• Chartered or enrolled on APC programme and within 12 months of sitting
• Experience using Cost X software and, ideally, JCT online and NBS Chorus
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors: residential (high end residential preferred), commercial, industrial

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and cost plans
• Produce procurement reports including Pre-Qualification Questionnaires
• Prepare and manage tender documentation
• Conduct tender analysis and make recommendations
• Prepare contract documentation
• Manage post-contract cost control, including interim valuations, cost reporting, and handling change management
• Support final account negotiations

Colliers provides structured training, including APC training days, internal mocks, and an assigned APC Supervisor and Counsellor. You'll also have up to 5 days of study leave before your APC assessment.

• Experience: 6-12 months from APC completion, with foundational cost management experience
• Degree: Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in IT
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Proactive and dedicated to the success of the department