Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Perpetual Engineering
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 UKs leading developers.
The Opportunity Youll 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 its a chance to make a real impact and develop into a key leader within the business.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management and employers 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 Were 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.

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