Senior Cost Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Private healthcare insurance

APC mentoring schemes

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our Cost Management team in Madrid or Barcelona, with hybrid working.

You will lead cost planning, post-contract and procurement activities across hospitality projects and beyond, collaborating with clients and multi-disciplinary teams. MRICS or equivalent and a degree in Quantity Surveying are preferred, with strong stakeholder management experience essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related technical degree.
• MRICS or equivalent professional body membership is preferred or desired.
• Experience in hospitality sector delivery and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual performance on projects.
• Deliver value for money in all circumstances.
• Follow established processes and procedures for procurement.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S, security and quality standards.
• Cost planning, estimation, and post‑contract procurement duties.

Skills

Hospitality focus

Stakeholder management

Team management

Client focus

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Application Deadline

29 October 2026

Department

Cost Management

Location

Madrid

Description

Title: Senior Cost Manager

Discipline: Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Industry: Hospitality

Location: Madrid or Barcelona (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting Senior Cost Manager to be based either at our Madrid or Barcelona offices in Spain. This is an exciting opportunity to join and strengthen RLB’s team while working in a supportive environment, on interesting projects.

The role presents an opportunity to work across Hospitality sector as well as commercial, life sciences and industrial among others in the future while the team continues to develop, diversify and as RLB’s European business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• The candidate will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Comply with established commercial/procurement/ contractual strategies.
• Take responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
• Cost Planning and estimating, post contract and procurement duties.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction related technical discipline.
• MRICS or member of other relevant professional body – or desire to attain.

Experience

• Quantity Surveying/Cost Management experience on Hospitality sector.
• Proven technical / project delivery experience. Previously employed by a consultancy, contractor, developer, or client-side organisation.
• Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts.
• Team management experience.

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors.
• Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]