About the Company
This organisation is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. They have a wide range of expertise across their teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where they can add value. They provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
They support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Their operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve their clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, they will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
Job Description
Join this organisations Cost Consultancy team and play a pivotal role in delivering technically complex, high-value developments across the UK while driving innovation in cost efficiency and carbon reduction.
Based in their Newcastle office, this role sits within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team delivering expert cost consultancy across sectors including Residential, Defence, and Government Property. You will contribute to projects ranging from early feasibility through to completion, spanning small developments to programmes exceeding £100m. Working with regional teams and clients, you’ll provide accurate, data-driven cost advice using modern tools and methodologies, while supporting sustainable and commercially sound project outcomes.
Your Impact in this Position:
You will be a trusted advisor within integrated project teams, influencing key decisions through robust cost planning, reporting, and strategic insight. Your work will directly shape design efficiency, procurement strategies, and project delivery, ensuring value is maximised at every stage. You’ll build strong relationships across stakeholders, contributing both independently and collaboratively to successful project outcomes.
Core Capabilities:
Cost Planning & Estimation: Develop detailed cost plans using industry tools such as CostX. Provide accurate forecasting across complex, multi-stage projects
Commercial Advisory: Advise on design alternatives, value engineering, and cost optimisation. Support procurement strategies and contractor engagement
Project Cost Management: Deliver full lifecycle cost management services during construction. Produce clear, insightful monthly cost reports for clients
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build effective relationships with clients, design teams, and contractors. Contribute to integrated project teams across multiple sectors
Strategic Thinking & Delivery: Apply modern methodologies to deliver efficient, well-governed outcomes. Adapt to changing project priorities with a solutions-focused approach.
Working Environment:
This role is based in Newcastle, with opportunities to work across the North East. They offer a flexible, hybrid working model, typically with 2–3 days in the office and the remainder remote, depending on project needs. You’ll benefit from a collaborative culture, exposure to diverse projects, and the autonomy to shape your career in a dynamic technical environment.
Requirements
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, you will be working towards or hold professional membership (e.g. RICS). You bring proven experience in quantity surveying or employer’s agent roles, with a strong track record of technical delivery on complex projects. You are an effective communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders and managing project teams. Eligibility for SC clearance is required.