Associate Cost Manager in City

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid and flexible working

Clear progression to senior leadership

Exposure to prestigious projects

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Chartered Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a growing multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy in Cardiff with hybrid working. You will manage high-value projects from inception to completion and contribute to client relationships and business development.

As an Associate level professional, you’ll lead cost management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services, administer NEC and JCT contracts, mentor junior team members and drive

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification required or equivalent.
• Consultancy-based Cost Management/Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong Employer's Agent and Contract Administration background.
• 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.
• Proactive, autonomous professional with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Leading cost management and contract administration across a varied project portfolio from inception to completion.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Administering NEC and JCT contracts and providing clear commercial reports.

Skills

Project delivery

Commercial leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring junior

Business development

Education

MRICS

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.