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Posted 05 August, 2026

Cost Manager, Residential Consultancy

Stratus Search & Recruitment
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

The opportunity ...

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A brilliant, new consultancy, that has grown rapidly and now has in excess of 50 people based in a prime west end location, is looking for a project level QS or Cost Manager to join them.

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Typical projects ...

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Mostly a private residential focus, including Co-Living, PBSA, BTR, I&L, Education, and commercial offices, typically 50-500+ units and valued between £20m and £100m. It's a client-facing role with a clear progression path to Senior QS, working closely with Senior QSs and Associate Directors.

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The role covers ...

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- Pre-contract cost planning (RIBA Stages 1–4)

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- Procurement and tender processes

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- Mostly JCT D&B projects

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- Interim valuations and payment notices

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- Variations and change management

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- Monthly cost reporting and cash flow forecasting

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- Carbon management (training provided)

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Looking for ...

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- MRICS desirable, or actively working toward APC

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- Cost consultancy preferred or contractor background (we're happy to consider contractor-side QSs looking to move into consultancy)

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- JCT experience, with residential new build a bonus

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- Strong commercial awareness and advanced Excel skills

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Salary ...

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Flexible, depending on whether MRICS has been attained. Also a strong and incentivising bous scheme

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Interested? ...

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Please respond to me directly on this job application or if preferred by email to [email protected]

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