Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager – MEP

Company: Rider Levett Bucknall
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support the delivery of Data Centre projects as a cost manager, focusing on MEP costs and contractual governance. You will work with clients, contractors and project teams to protect budget and drive commercial excellence. The opportunity combines technical cost control with client relationship development in a high-growth data centre practice. You will join an employee-owned firm that emphasises collaboration, development and a strong, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid Working
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Private healthcare
  • APC mentoring schemes
  • Season ticket loan

Responsibilities

  • Support the successful delivery of Data Centre projects.
  • Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying & Cost Management duties.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver on budget.
  • Client relationship management and development.
  • Comply with established Commercial, Procurement, Contractual strategies.
  • Execute duties efficiently according to processes and procedures.

Key requirements

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
  • Chartered / Professionally Qualified (MRICS or equivalent), or studying toward
  • Experience of supporting/delivery of MEP packages
  • Data Centre experience
  • Client-focused
  • Team player
  • Willingness to learn
  • MEP package cost management
  • Pre and Post Contract QS
  • Cost management in data centre projects

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Posted: October 1st, 2026