Assistant Cost Consultant
Posted on May 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Cannon Street, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
The Company: This award-winning independent consultancy brings a personal touch to cost management for projects throughout the UK. They focus on being a steady hand throughout the entire process, helping clients find cost certainty and maximize value while keeping risks in check.
The firm was started by a group of directors who left the corporate world of global consultancy to do things differently. Their goal was to create a business that is approachable and deeply committed to giving every client the individual attention they deserve.
Culture isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s the heart of the operation. With a 100% employee satisfaction rating and a team that is over 32% female, the company prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment. They also value downtime just as much as hard work, recently launching a new initiative where everyone wraps up at 1:00 PM every other Friday to kick-start the weekend.
The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Cost Consultant to support a diverse range of projects for their long-standing clients across London and the wider UK.
Average project values range from £7M to £10M.
Job responsibilities:
*
You will be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Director to successfully support the delivery of cost management duties
*
You will attend meetings, acting as support on most projects
*
The role will cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements
Assistance with compiling tender documents, analysing tenders and drafting tender reports.
*
Compiling contract documents (mainly JCT)
Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance
*
Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors
*
Undertake valuations of construction work
*
Measurement of projects through all stages
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Assistant Cost Consultant:
*
1+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
*
JCT Contract Administration (desirable)
*
Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)
*
Strong client-facing skills
The benefits included in this role are:
*
Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
*
Standard pension
*
Flexible work/life balance
*
Quarterly team socials
*
Charity days
28 days annual leave
*
Early 13.00 finish every other Friday
*
Relaxation apps
*
Informed debt advice
*
Discounted shopping
*
Programmes to encourage physical fitness
*
Discounted leisure & hospitality
*
Paid time off for volunteering
*
CPD
*
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption or shared parental leave
*
RICS Membership
*
Private Medical / Dental insurance
*
Free eye test
*
Sabbatical leave
The firm was started by a group of directors who left the corporate world of global consultancy to do things differently. Their goal was to create a business that is approachable and deeply committed to giving every client the individual attention they deserve.
Culture isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s the heart of the operation. With a 100% employee satisfaction rating and a team that is over 32% female, the company prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment. They also value downtime just as much as hard work, recently launching a new initiative where everyone wraps up at 1:00 PM every other Friday to kick-start the weekend.
The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Cost Consultant to support a diverse range of projects for their long-standing clients across London and the wider UK.
Average project values range from £7M to £10M.
Job responsibilities:
*
You will be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Director to successfully support the delivery of cost management duties
*
You will attend meetings, acting as support on most projects
*
The role will cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements
Assistance with compiling tender documents, analysing tenders and drafting tender reports.
*
Compiling contract documents (mainly JCT)
Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance
*
Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors
*
Undertake valuations of construction work
*
Measurement of projects through all stages
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Assistant Cost Consultant:
*
1+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
*
JCT Contract Administration (desirable)
*
Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)
*
Strong client-facing skills
The benefits included in this role are:
*
Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
*
Standard pension
*
Flexible work/life balance
*
Quarterly team socials
*
Charity days
28 days annual leave
*
Early 13.00 finish every other Friday
*
Relaxation apps
*
Informed debt advice
*
Discounted shopping
*
Programmes to encourage physical fitness
*
Discounted leisure & hospitality
*
Paid time off for volunteering
*
CPD
*
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption or shared parental leave
*
RICS Membership
*
Private Medical / Dental insurance
*
Free eye test
*
Sabbatical leave
Reference: 225158492
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Assistant Cost Consultant
Posted on May 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Cannon Street, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
The Company: This award-winning independent consultancy brings a personal touch to cost management for projects throughout the UK. They focus on being a steady hand throughout the entire process, helping clients find cost certainty and maximize value while keeping risks in check.
The firm was started by a group of directors who left the corporate world of global consultancy to do things differently. Their goal was to create a business that is approachable and deeply committed to giving every client the individual attention they deserve.
Culture isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s the heart of the operation. With a 100% employee satisfaction rating and a team that is over 32% female, the company prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment. They also value downtime just as much as hard work, recently launching a new initiative where everyone wraps up at 1:00 PM every other Friday to kick-start the weekend.
The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Cost Consultant to support a diverse range of projects for their long-standing clients across London and the wider UK.
Average project values range from £7M to £10M.
Job responsibilities:
*
You will be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Director to successfully support the delivery of cost management duties
*
You will attend meetings, acting as support on most projects
*
The role will cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements
Assistance with compiling tender documents, analysing tenders and drafting tender reports.
*
Compiling contract documents (mainly JCT)
Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance
*
Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors
*
Undertake valuations of construction work
*
Measurement of projects through all stages
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Assistant Cost Consultant:
*
1+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
*
JCT Contract Administration (desirable)
*
Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)
*
Strong client-facing skills
The benefits included in this role are:
*
Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
*
Standard pension
*
Flexible work/life balance
*
Quarterly team socials
*
Charity days
28 days annual leave
*
Early 13.00 finish every other Friday
*
Relaxation apps
*
Informed debt advice
*
Discounted shopping
*
Programmes to encourage physical fitness
*
Discounted leisure & hospitality
*
Paid time off for volunteering
*
CPD
*
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption or shared parental leave
*
RICS Membership
*
Private Medical / Dental insurance
*
Free eye test
*
Sabbatical leave
The firm was started by a group of directors who left the corporate world of global consultancy to do things differently. Their goal was to create a business that is approachable and deeply committed to giving every client the individual attention they deserve.
Culture isn’t just a buzzword here; it’s the heart of the operation. With a 100% employee satisfaction rating and a team that is over 32% female, the company prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment. They also value downtime just as much as hard work, recently launching a new initiative where everyone wraps up at 1:00 PM every other Friday to kick-start the weekend.
The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Cost Consultant to support a diverse range of projects for their long-standing clients across London and the wider UK.
Average project values range from £7M to £10M.
Job responsibilities:
*
You will be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Associate or Director to successfully support the delivery of cost management duties
*
You will attend meetings, acting as support on most projects
*
The role will cover the entire project lifecycle, from preparing feasibility estimates to final account settlements
Assistance with compiling tender documents, analysing tenders and drafting tender reports.
*
Compiling contract documents (mainly JCT)
Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and prepare reports in line with clients’ own reporting procedures and governance
*
Manage contract change effectively, price and agree contract variations with contractors
*
Undertake valuations of construction work
*
Measurement of projects through all stages
Office Location: Central London (Cannon Street)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Healthcare, Education & Science, Commercial, Leisure & Residential
Requirements for the Assistant Cost Consultant:
*
1+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
*
JCT Contract Administration (desirable)
*
Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)
*
Strong client-facing skills
The benefits included in this role are:
*
Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
*
Standard pension
*
Flexible work/life balance
*
Quarterly team socials
*
Charity days
28 days annual leave
*
Early 13.00 finish every other Friday
*
Relaxation apps
*
Informed debt advice
*
Discounted shopping
*
Programmes to encourage physical fitness
*
Discounted leisure & hospitality
*
Paid time off for volunteering
*
CPD
*
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption or shared parental leave
*
RICS Membership
*
Private Medical / Dental insurance
*
Free eye test
*
Sabbatical leave
Reference: 225158492
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