At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs on exciting construction projects and ensure financial success.
- Company: Established name in Property & Construction with a strong team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private medical insurance, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Join a structured team and make a real impact in Oxford's thriving construction scene.
- Why this job: Grow your career in a dynamic field with diverse projects and clear advancement opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, plus cost management experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 51000 $ per year.
Perfect role for a mid professional looking to grow their Property & Construction career in Oxford.
Oxford's construction pipeline hasn't slowed down.
Between the science parks, the university estate work and a steady flow of commercial development, cost control has become the difference between a scheme that turns a profit and one that quietly bleeds money.
This business, an established name in Property & Construction with a headcount north of 250, runs large-scale projects that need exactly that kind of discipline.
They're now looking for a Cost Manager to join a structured, well-resourced team.
Here's what you'll be doing
- Prepare cost plans, budgets and estimates across a portfolio of live construction projects
- Track and report on project spend against budget, flagging variances before they become problems
- Manage the valuation and payment process for subcontractors and suppliers
- Support procurement activity, including tender analysis and contract negotiation
- Liaise with quantity surveyors, project managers and clients to keep everyone working from the same numbers
- Produce final accounts and cost reports for completed works
Here are the skills you'll need
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field
- Solid working knowledge of NEC or JCT contract forms
- Experience managing costs on projects of meaningful scale, ideally within a contractor or consultancy setting
- Confidence with cost management software and Excel at an advanced level
- Sharp attention to detail. Numbers that don't add up should bother you
- The ability to hold your ground in a negotiation without burning the relationship
Key perks and benefits
- £40,000 to £51,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working, with time split between the Oxford office and home
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Performance-based bonuses on top of base salary
Why pursue a career in Property & Construction?
Good cost managers are hard to find and easy to promote.
Property & Construction rewards people who can keep a project financially honest, and Oxford's mix of academic, science and commercial building work means the projects rarely repeat themselves.
Get a few years into a Cost Manager role here and the next step, whether that's a senior surveying position or a move into commercial leadership, tends to follow.
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Cost Manager employer: The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd
Join a leading name in Property & Construction in Oxford, where your role as a Cost Manager will not only contribute to the success of diverse and dynamic projects but also offer you a structured environment for professional growth. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on employee development, this company fosters a collaborative culture that values precision and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in a thriving market.
Contact Details:
The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd Recruitment Team
