Cost Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking an experienced Cost Manager for its London logistics and manufacturing projects. The role sits in Cost Management with a permanent, full-time contract and hybrid working, reporting to the Partner.

It requires a degree in Quantity Surveying (MRICS or working toward) and prior consultancy experience. You will lead project delivery, cost planning, and contract administration while building strong client relationships and contributing to value-for-money outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction related discipline.
• MRICS or studying toward (RLB will provide necessary support).
• Experience working for a construction consultancy.
• Experience of industrial, manufacturing, logistics projects desirable.
• Experience of various forms of building contracts.
• Track record of prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of projects including own projects and supporting the senior cost manager/associate.
• Pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties including cost planning and estimating and post-contract financial management.
• Integral part of a team accountable for commercial and contractual performance of a project.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.

Skills

Teamwork

Client collaboration

Project prioritisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS or studying toward

Job description

Cost Manager

Department: Cost Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Partner

Description

Title: Cost Manager

Discipline: Cost Management

Sector: Logistics & Manufacturing

Location: London (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

The logistics and manufacturing industry is a crucial component of the UK economy, playing a vital role in the production and distribution of goods across the country and around the world, and we know warehouses are now often among the world’s most sophisticated and technology-rich assets.

We understand the unique complexities of the logistics and manufacturing industry. We understand how to repurpose, redesign, and reimagine logistics and manufacturing space. We excel in bespoke fit-out, large logistic parks, multi-level indoor farming, vast warehousing packed with automated technology, and temperature-controlled environments.

Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Manager to take responsibility for key projects within the logistics and manufacturing sector, a buoyant sector for RLB and our numerous clients, and one that is experiencing massive growth.

We are looking for future leaders to carry the sector forward. You will be joining an established and supportive team of cost management professionals, with extensive and diverse experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Project Delivery including own projects and supporting the senior cost manager / associate.


• Pre and Post contract Quantity Surveying duties including pre-construction cost planning and estimating and post contract financial management.


• The candidate will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.


• Building and maintaining client relationships.


• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction related technical discipline.


• MRICS or studying toward (RLB will provide necessary support)

Experience

• Previously experience working for a construction consultancy


• Some experience of industrial, manufacturing, logistics projects desirable although we are also open to other sector experience


• Experience of various forms of building contracts


• A track record of working with teams to prioritise workloads and deliver to deadlines

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

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

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]