Cost Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead cost management across multiple projects from our Birmingham hub, supporting senior cost managers and driving value for money. You’ll work within a client-focused team to manage pre- and post-contract activities, cost planning, and financial performance. You’ll build strong client relationships and contribute to a culture of collaborative, proactive delivery. This opportunity offers exposure to diverse projects and a strong development pathway, including APC mentoring and flexible hybrid working.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• APC and in-house mentoring
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership and cycle to work schemes

Responsibilities

• Support Associate / Senior Cost Manager on projects
• Execute pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties
• Involvement in pre-construction cost planning and estimating
• Involvement in post-contract financial management
• Ensure commercial and contractual performance of projects
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Contribute to delivering value for money in all circumstances

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
• MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body preferred
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Ability to manage complex projects proactively and diligently
• Feasibility and cost planning experience
• Pre- and post-contract experience across schemes
• Experience in procurement advice, tender documentation and post-contract services
• Stakeholder management with a focus on developing client accounts
• Proven ability to work with teams, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Some knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

• Client-focused
• Collaborative team player
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Cost planning and feasibility analysis
• Pre- and post-contract cost management
• Procurement advice and tender documentation

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