Assistant Cost Manager

Gold Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in London is seeking an ambitious Assistant Cost Manager. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and involves assisting experienced Cost Managers in cost management duties throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and 1-3 years of experience in a cost management role. The position provides opportunities for professional development and benefits such as pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to continuous professional development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a cost management or quantity surveying role.
• Enthusiastic and proactive with the desire to develop skills.
• Experience within a consultancy or contractor environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost plans and estimates.
• Support in reviewing contractor applications and cost reporting.
• Help monitor project budgets and financial performance.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

Title: Assistant Cost Manager Dynamic Consultancy
Location: Central London (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days remote)
Salary: up to circa 60,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Cost Manager to join a dynamic and respected consultancy who are supporting a key client in the delivery of major complex construction project.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to develop hands-on experience within a collaborative, fast-paced project environment - with clear progression opportunities and exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary work.

About the Role:

As an Assistant Cost Manager, you'll work alongside experienced Cost Managers and Senior Cost Managers, assisting with the full range of cost management duties throughout the project lifecycle. From cost planning and estimating to reporting and contract administration, you'll play an integral role in ensuring the project's commercial success.

This is a hybrid role - with 2 days per week office-based in London and the remainder working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Support in the review of contractor applications and cost reporting
• Contribute to risk and value management exercises
• Help monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Attend client and project team meetings, taking minutes and supporting commercial actions
• Work towards professional development goals, with mentorship and guidance from senior colleagues

About You:

• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
• 1-3 years' experience in a cost management / quantity surveying role within a consultancy or contractor environment
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to develop your skills on major projects
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to circa 60,000 per annum
• Flexible, modern working environment with genuine hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Annual bonus
• Opportunity to work on landmark, career-defining projects
• Supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression pathways
• Access to continuous professional development and training
  
  

If you are looking for a new career challenge and would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 71434.

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