Cost Manager

Dedicated Banking Client | City of London

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented Cost Management to join our team in a unique, high-profile position supporting one of our largest global banking clients , based in the heart of the City of London .

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated client account , providing critical cost insight and commercial support across a dynamic portfolio of projects. You’ll be working closely with project managers, leasing teams, and client stakeholders, playing a key role in shaping real estate decisions through data-driven cost management.

As part of CBRE’s Building Consultancy team, you’ll contribute to delivering best-in-class solutions in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where your work will have real visibility and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Produce high-quality cost estimates to support feasibility studies and business cases, using a combination of internal benchmarking and market data
• Partner with project managers and leasing teams to evaluate costs and optimise tenant improvement allowances and landlord contributions
• Review and analyse bid responses , levelling data and presenting clear, concise insights to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Ensure all estimates, cost plans, and change orders are accurate and fully aligned with project requirements
• Monitor and evaluate allowances, contingencies, and reserves , maintaining up-to-date cost plans
• Support the financial close-out process , including release of withholdings and verification of funding approvals
• Capture and maintain project cost data to support benchmarking databases and continuous improvement
• Translate complex cost information into clear insights for both internal teams and client stakeholders

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 2–5 years’ relevant experience in cost management or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and cost data
• Good understanding of costing principles, procedures, and industry standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential)
• A detail-oriented, inquisitive mindset with strong organisational skills
• Confidence communicating and presenting information to internal teams and client stakeholders
• Strong numerical ability, including working with financial calculations and cost modelling

About You

You’re someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment , thrives on detail, and wants to be part of a high-performing, high-visibility account . You’re comfortable working with data but equally confident turning that data into clear, actionable insights.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

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