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Head Of Cost Management
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ 100,000 - 115,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Islington, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Cost Management – Global Property Development
📍 Head Office: London (with UK & international travel)
💰 £100,000 – £115,000 base salary + bonus (up to 25%)
Are you an experienced cost management leader with a track record of delivering multi-site property developments at scale? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation on an exciting growth journey as Head of Cost Management within their Property Development team.
The Role
As Head of Cost Management, you will:
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Own the accurate calculation of all capital project costs and manage projects against approved cost plans.
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Deliver projects on or below budget and drive year-on-year cost savings across new builds, refurbishments, and other major capital investments.
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Lead procurement and tender processes, appointing and managing contractors, suppliers, and advisers.
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Provide accurate reporting of capex expenditure to senior stakeholders, up to C-suite.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering and process optimisation.
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Drive delivery of large-scale property projects on time and within budget, ensuring resources and supply chains are effectively managed.
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Recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing team of Quantity Surveyors and cost professionals.
About You
We are looking for a commercially astute leader who brings:
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A degree or post-graduate qualification in Quantity Surveying or Finance, and professional chartership.
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Experience overseeing a £100m+ portfolio of development projects.
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Proven expertise in cost management, investment decision-making, and delivering multi-site property programmes.
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Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
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A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
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Experience in appointing and managing contractors and third-party partners.
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Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
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Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally.
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary and bonus structure, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
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Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
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Generous pension scheme.
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy additional leave).
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Life assurance and income protection.
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Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
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Professional development support, including funding for training and qualifications.
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Gym membership discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
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Opportunities to travel internationally and work on high-profile projects.
Why Join?
This is a senior leadership role in a global, forward-thinking organisation that is expanding rapidly. You’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact, driving cost efficiencies and shaping the future of property development within the businessBefore You Apply
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