Cost Control Manager

We are seeking a strategic Cost Control Manager to lead the overall commercial, contractual, and financial management of major construction projects. Operating as the lead commercial representative on-site, you will safeguard financial interests, ensure robust governance, and maintain effective cost control across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management: Develop project budgets, manage contingency funds, oversee cash flow forecasting, and deliver executive financial dashboards.  

Commercial Leadership: Establish commercial procedures, identify value engineering opportunities, and manage the on-site commercial and quantity surveying team.  

Contract Administration: Administer construction and consultancy contracts, ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations.  

Change & Claims Control: Oversee variation processes, assess contractor claims for additional costs or extensions of time, and negotiate commercial settlements. 

Stakeholder Coordination: Provide timely commercial advice to leadership and coordinate closely with designers, engineers, and contractors

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management, or a related field
• Proven track record as a Lead QS or Cost Control Manager on large-scale, high-value developments
• Extensive experience managing civil, structural, and complex interior fit-out projects
• Deep expertise in international standard construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC), budget forecasting, variation management, and commercial software/Excel