Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager

2026-09-20T00:00:00

Knightswood

Glasgow

GB

G14 0

Any

2026-12-20T11:00:28.26

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, forward-thinking Senior Cost Manager in Glasgow, although the location for this role is flexible providing the individual can travel to Glasgow on occasion. This opportunity is a flexible contract seconded to one of our key strategic clients in the defence sector, with an expected workload of between three to five days per week to start with.

We're looking for someone who is able to work independently on arrival, with strong commercial management experience and great client management skills. Joining a supportive network, you can expect to receive training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Core Responsibilities

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


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


• Identifying and quantifying cost risks and opportunities, monitoring project budgets, contingencies and cash flow.


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


• Runs Design Team meetings, reports on and gives advice on cost control matters.


• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.

Please note that due to this role being for a Defence client, security clearance will be required, and this will be undertaken once you have secured the role. You must be a British national to be eligible to undergo the security clearance process.

About You

Our ideal Senior Cost Manager will have:

• Chartered Surveyor with post chartered relevant experience (desirable)


• 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.


• Excellent client management skills.


• Ability to control day to day programming and planning.


• Excellent client communication skills.


• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees 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, 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.

What we offer

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.


• Career and Professional Development.


• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.


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


• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.


• Stakeholder pension.


• Professional subscriptions.


• Employee Discount Scheme.


• Eyecare Scheme.


• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at ……….

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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Our OpportunityHere at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.We are looking to appoint a dedicated, forward-thinking Senior Cost Manager in Glasgow, although the location for this role is flexible providing the individual can travel to Glasgow on occasion. This opportunity is a flexible contractseconded to one of our key strategic clients in the defence sector,with an expected workload of between three to five days per week to start with.We're looking for someone who is able to work independently on arrival, with strong commercial management experience and great client management skills. Joining a supportive network, you can expect to receive training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.Your core responsibilities will include:Ensure accurate provision of cost estimates,
bills of quantities, contract documents and reports.Carries out audits/cost checks/reviews of construction and FM contracts.Identifying and quantifying cost risks and opportunities, monitoring project budgets, contingencies and cash flow.Resources own jobs, undertakes team supervision and monitors internal costs.Runs Design Team meetings, reports on and gives advice on cost control matters.Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.Please note that due to this role being for a Defence client, security clearance will be required, and this will be undertaken once you have secured the role. You must be a British national to be eligible to undergo the security clearance process. Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick EverardAbout YouOur ideal Senior Cost Manager will have: Chartered Surveyor with post chartered relevant experience (desirable)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.Excellent client management skills.Ability to control day to day programming and planning.Excellent client communication skills.Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.About UsOur nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, 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. What we offer 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.Career and Professional Development.Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.Stakeholder pension.Professional subscriptions.Employee Discount Scheme.Eyecare Scheme.Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities' employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. Accessibility We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at #####. We'll be happy to discuss how we can assist you. Agencies We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are
not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.#LI-Hybrid #LI-WB1All LocationsGlasgowAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryNot Specified