Fortiva
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Cost Manager - Housing & Public Sector Clients
Fully Remote | Car Allowance + Benefits
We are working with an ambitious and rapidly growing consultancy that is looking to appoint a Cost Manager / Principal Consultant to play a key role in developing and growing their Cost Consultancy offering.
The business works extensively across the housing and public sectors, supporting Registered Providers, Local Authorities, and other public sector organisations across a variety of complex projects.
Their work is predominantly focused around regeneration and the wider built environment, with projects spanning housing, commercial, industrial, and public sector schemes.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional Cost Management role. You will have the autonomy to help build a new service line, develop client relationships, and potentially build a team around you as the business continues to expand.
The Role
Your initial focus will include providing in-house cost advice on a major £60m refurbishment, alongside delivering Cost Consultancy and Quantity Surveying services to clients across the UK.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering Cost Consultancy and Quantity Surveying services
- Providing strategic cost advice throughout the project lifecycle
- Managing cost plans, procurement, and commercial reporting
- Working under NEC and JCT contracts
- Building and developing client relationships
- Supporting Registered Providers, Local Authorities, and other public sector clients
- Supporting the growth of the Cost Consultancy function
- Working independently and taking ownership of your workload
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The Opportunity
The business has an aggressive growth strategy and this role offers genuine long-term progression.
The successful individual will have the opportunity to take ownership of the Cost Consultancy service line, develop new client relationships, and potentially build a team around them. Equity is a key part of the long-term opportunity.
There is potential for the right individual to take an ownership stake in the Cost Consultancy business as it grows. The level and timing of any equity would be linked to the individual's contribution, relationships, and ability to bring new opportunities into the business.
This is a genuine opportunity to build something long term and potentially progress towards Associate Director level with equity on the table for the right person.
About You
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- Strong Cost Management / Quantity Surveying background
- Experience across regeneration, housing, commercial, or industrial projects
- Experience working with public sector clients, Registered Providers, or Local Authorities would be highly beneficial
- Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
- Comfortable working independently without close management
- Commercially minded with strong client-facing skills
- Ambitious and interested in helping grow a business and service line
Package includes the following
- £7,500 car allowance
- 31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- AXA healthcare
- Up to 5% matched pension
- All business travel and expenses covered
- Accommodation and food allowances when travelling
- Potential flexibility around the package for the right individual
Location: Fully Remote
The role is fully remote, with travel to client offices and project sites across the UK as and when required. All business travel and associated expenses will be covered.
If you are an experienced Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor looking for greater autonomy, career progression, and a genuine opportunity to build a Cost Consultancy business with potential future equity, please get in touch.
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