Cost Manager

Pick Everard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee discount scheme

Eyecare scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard is seeking a driven Cost Manager to join the Birmingham team. You will deliver cost management across education, healthcare and heritage projects, from feasibility through post-contract cost control, liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure value and success.

The role requires a relevant qualification and CPD commitment, with MRICS preferred. We offer a supportive network, training and a structured path for career progression within a nationwide firm.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and/or demonstrable experience in Cost Management within a consultancy.
• Experience managing projects across the built environment, including feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and both pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Experience building and maintaining effective client relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage day-to-day project programming and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills to produce high-quality reports and deliver engaging project presentations.
• MRICS qualification and Chartered Surveyor status.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across education, healthcare and heritage sectors (£5m–£250m).
• Preparing accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract documentation and project reports.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships with a high standard of service and successful outcomes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and managing projects from inception to completion.
• Managing day-to-day planning, programming and coordination of project activities.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures and best practices.

Skills

Cost Management

Client liaison

Planning & organisation

Education

MRICS qualification / Chartered Surveyor

Job description

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression?

Would you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK?

Do you want to work in a culture where success is shared and celebrated together?

We're on an exciting growth journey and are looking for a driven, enthusiastic Cost Manager to join our thriving Birmingham team.

We work across sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, defence and heritage. With Pick Everard, you can expect to be able to diversify your experience and work with some high profile, prestigious clients.

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across the education, healthcare and heritage sectors, with values ranging from £5m to £250m.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract documentation and project reports.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a high standard of service and successful project outcomes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and taking responsibility for managing your own projects from inception to completion.
• Managing the day-to-day planning, programming and coordination of project activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and best practices.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at Pick Everard - Pick Everard.

About You

Our ideal Cost Manager will have:

• A relevant qualification and/or demonstrable experience in Cost Management within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience managing projects across the built environment, including feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and both pre- and post-contract cost management.
• A thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective client relationships, with the confidence to liaise directly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage day-to-day project programming and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports and deliver engaging project presentations.
• MRICS qualification and Chartered Surveyor status.
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining professional standards.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities' employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us [e-mail]. We'll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.