Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Industrial & Logistics
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 Plus Extensive Benefits Package
Perpetual Partnership are delighted to be representing one of our long-standing clients as they continue their ambitious plans for growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor who is seeking genuine career progression, with a clear pathway toward senior leadership.
Our client is a significant force within the Industrial & Logistics sector, boasting an impressive portfolio of delivered projects and a 20+ year track record of success. They offer professional services across the full development lifecycle, partnering with some of the UK’s leading developers.
The Opportunity
You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile projects, building strong client relationships, and helping shape future growth. This is more than just a technical role – it’s a chance to make a real impact and develop into a key leader within the business.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver cost management and employer’s agent services across pre- and post-contract stages.
Lead and coordinate consultant teams through planning, procurement, and construction phases.
Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring delivery meets their business objectives.
Contribute to business development, leveraging your market knowledge to grow sector presence.
Prepare budgets, cost plans, value engineering strategies, and commercial analysis.
Manage tender processes, negotiate contracts, and oversee change control.
Produce accurate cost reports and forecasts, chair site meetings, and drive commercial awareness.
Mentor junior team members, supporting their professional growth.
About You
We’re looking for a motivated, client-facing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready for the next step in their career.
You will have:
Degree in Quantity Surveying (MRICS preferred).
Strong experience with JCT Design & Build contracts (NEC desirable).
A proven record of delivering projects to programme and budget.
Commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability.
Experience within the Industrial & Logistics sector (preferred but not essential).
Why This Role?
Work with a market-leading consultancy with a reputation for excellence.
Play a key part in delivering high-profile projects across the UK.
Clear progression path with genuine opportunities to reach senior leadership.
Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on continual improvement.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Contact Perpetual Partnerships to learn more