Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager (M/W/D)

About the Company

To provide cost and commercial management services across a range of sectors including buildings, industrial, data centres, and pharmaceuticals, supporting projects from procurement and construction through to final account.

About the Role

Experience of pre-contract cost planning and estimating would be advantageous, although the primary focus of the role is post-contract delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management and quantity surveying services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage post-contract commercial activities including cost reporting, valuations, change control, and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost forecasts, cash flows, and project budgets.
• Assess, value, and negotiate variations, claims, and compensation events.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Review contractor applications for payment and support certification processes.
• Prepare regular cost reports and provide clear commercial advice to clients and project teams.
• Support procurement and tendering activities, including tender analysis and contract administration.
• Assist with cost planning, estimating, and benchmarking activities where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure all work is delivered accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.

Required Skills

• Experience delivering cost management services within the construction industry.
• Strong post-contract cost management experience, including cost reporting, change management, and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cost management systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors: buildings, industrial, data centres, pharmaceuticals, or similar complex construction projects.
• Chartership or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

Pay range and compensation package

• Up to Eur 80k base salary + package, dependant on experience and skill level.

Why Currie & Brown?

Currie & Brown have the ambition to be the best across all our sectors and services, not the biggest. We offer certainty and clarity through open collaboration, both within the business and to out clients. We encourage and prioritise the development and progression of all, and our supportive, open and social culture ensures everyone feels part of the journey Currie & Brown have embarked upon.

Currie & Brown are an equal opportunities employer.