Senior Real Estate Cost Manager | MEP Edinburgh £52k - £64K depending on experience Pension Life Assurance Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working Fancy a role in bringing change to one of the country's largest estates? Do you have experience in MEP Cost Management | Real Estate | Property Strategy | Construction and Project Management? Company Description Real estate transformation is about reimagining spaces, challenging boundaries and achieving outcomes that create a brighter future. Exceptional projects don't materialise by chance-they are born from visionary thinking, collaboration, and a unified mission. Leveraging years of proven experience, the business empowers clients to navigate evolving needs and confidently manage the intricacies of delivering sophisticated programs. Expertise spans real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources-sectors that shape the way we all live, work, and connect. The role in a Nutshell MEP Senior Cost Manager to join the already thriving Edinburgh Real Estate team. Supporting Developer, Occupier, Governmental, Health, Education and Tech organisations deliver complicated projects and complex programmes against challenging timescales. Role Description This is an opportunity to play a key part in delivering cutting-edge solutions. As a Senior MEP Cost Manager, you'll be at the forefront of leading MEP-focused deliverables on larger-scale projects or managing direct MEP commissions, including pivotal asset upgrades. Here's how you'll make an impact: Spearheading feasibility studies and crafting insightful procurement strategies. Preparing and presenting detailed cost plans that shape the trajectory of projects. Managing procurement processes, from pre-qualification to tendering (single and two-stage). Overseeing cost variances and expertly navigating change control procedures. Delivering timely valuations, and ensuring cost checks are both accurate and efficient. Producing and presenting comprehensive monthly cost reports to clients. Driving value engineering initiatives and negotiating favourable final accounts. Collaborating with clients, consultants, and teams to ensure seamless project delivery. Leading and mentoring cost management teams, setting a benchmark for excellence. What Sets You Apart You'll be a results-driven professional with a proven history of excellence in cost management across diverse project lifecycles. Your expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems and your connections within the MEP supply chain (Tier 1 and beyond) give you an edge in driving efficiency and innovation. Your skill set includes: A degree or HNC qualification, and professional accreditation (RICS or equivalent) or significant progress toward it. A proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle The ability to juggle multiple projects with ease and confidence. Command over digital tools for delivering cost management services. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation prowess. Exceptional communication skills, whether client-facing or team-focused. Benefits: Bonus (grade-specific) Pension Life Assurance Cover Private Medical Insurance 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional days for length of service You'll enjoy access to 100s of instant discounts for restaurants, shops, and the cinema. These include money off your weekly shop and discounts on gift/shopping vouchers. World-class training and development Keywords: cost manager, cost management, cost consultant, cost consultancy, QS, quantity surveyor, quantity surveying, RICS, MEP, Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing, Real estate, cost reporting, value engineering, cost planning, supply chain, PQS