Cost Manager, Residential Consultancy

Company: Stratus Search & Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

The opportunity …

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.

Typical projects …

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.

The role covers …

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

– Procurement and tender processes

– Mostly JCT D&B projects

– Interim valuations and payment notices

– Variations and change management

– Monthly cost reporting and cash flow forecasting

– Carbon management (training provided)

Looking for …

– MRICS desirable, or actively working toward APC

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

– JCT experience, with residential new build a bonus

– Strong commercial awareness and advanced Excel skills

Salary …

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

Interested? …

Please respond to me directly on this job application or if preferred by email to e.drake@stratusrecruitment.com

Posted: August 1st, 2026