Associate Cost Manager

RGB Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Prestigious projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is representing a growing multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy seeking an Associate Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in Cardiff. You will lead cost management and contract administration across a varied portfolio, collaborating with clients, contractors and design teams.

The role requires MRICS, proven consultancy-based cost management experience and strong Employer's Agent capabilities.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional recognition.
• Proven consultancy-based cost management/quantity surveying experience.
• Strong Employer's Agent and contract administration background.
• Sound knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and contract administration across high-value projects from inception to completion.
• Provide Cost Management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services.
• Administer NEC and JCT contracts.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting and change control.
• Produce clear commercial reports and client updates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and work-winning activities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Cost Management

Employer's Agent

Contract Administration

NEC/JCT knowledge

Client relationships

Communication & negotiation

Autonomy

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Associate Cost Manager

Cardiff | Hybrid Working

Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Lead High-Profile Projects with a Growing Consultancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a highly regarded multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy. Working across both public and private sector projects, you'll play a key role in delivering complex schemes while helping to strengthen and grow client relationships.

This role is ideal for an ambitious professional looking to take the next step at Associate level, combining project delivery, commercial leadership and business development responsibilities.

The Role

You’ll lead cost management and contract administration services across a varied portfolio of projects from inception through to completion, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing high-value construction projects through all project stages.
• Providing Cost Management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services.
• Administering NEC and JCT contracts.
• Managing budgets, cost reporting and change control.
• Producing clear commercial reports and client updates.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development and work-winning activities.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.

About You

• MRICS qualified.
• Proven consultancy-based Cost Management / Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong Employer's Agent and Contract Administration background.
• Sound knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering complex projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Commercially minded with a track record of developing client relationships.
• A proactive individual who enjoys responsibility and autonomy.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Clear progression to senior leadership.
• Exposure to prestigious projects across multiple sectors.
• Supportive, collaborative and growing consultancy environment.