Senior Cost Consultant

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Cost Consultant to join a specialist construction consultancy in London, working on a range of hotel and hospitality projects.

This role offers exposure to high-profile developments and strong career progression within a growing cost consulting and project management practice.

The Senior Cost Consultant will work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the hospitality and built environment sectors, with a particular focus on hotel developments.

Projects are expected to include new-build and refurbishment hotel schemes, alongside wider commercial developments. The successful candidate will support delivery across all project stages, from early feasibility through to project completion, within a client-facing consultancy environment in London.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Senior Cost Consultant will play a key role in delivering quantity surveying and cost management services across multiple projects.

• Provide full pre-contract and post-contract cost management services on hotel and construction projects
• Prepare cost plans, feasibility estimates and budgets for hospitality developments
• Manage procurement processes including tendering and contract administration
• Prepare and review tender documentation and contractor submissions
• Administer contracts and manage change control processes
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Provide cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project costs and report on financial performance
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• Support junior team members and contribute to team development

Desired Skills and Experience

This role is suitable for an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with strong experience in hotel or hospitality construction projects.

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant within a consultancy environment
• Experience delivering hotel, hospitality or high-end commercial projects is essential
• Strong pre-contract and post-contract cost management experience
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and procurement routes
• Experience working in London construction markets is highly desirable
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• MRICS or working towards chartership is highly desirable

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a specialist construction consultancy providing cost management and project management services across the built environment.

The business is particularly recognised for its expertise within the hospitality and hotel sector, delivering high-quality advisory services on a range of prestigious developments.

With a strong presence in London and an expanding portfolio of projects, the consultancy offers a collaborative and professional environment with excellent opportunities for career progression.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile hotel and hospitality projects
• Career development within a growing consultancy
• Support towards professional development and Chartership