Cost Manager

Bimplus; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Life assurance

Car allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Regular socials

Job summary

Bimplus, a leading global construction consultancy, is seeking a Cost Manager to join its Manchester office, delivering cost management across industrial, logistics, and manufacturing projects. You will work with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial success and operational efficiency, with APC support.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, a generous benefits package, and a structured career development programme with full APC support.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline.
• MRICS, equivalent qualification, or actively working towards chartership.
• Experience working within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Industrial, logistics, or manufacturing project experience (preferred).
• Strong understanding of commercial principles and NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management services across complex industrial and logistics projects.
• Prepare cost plans, tender documentation, and contract administration reports.
• Manage change control, valuations, and final accounts.
• Provide clear commercial advice to clients and project teams.
• Support project delivery while mentoring junior staff where required.
• Uphold best practices in cost control, risk management, and reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS qualification

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

A leading global construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Cost Manager to join its Manchester office, supporting the delivery of major projects across the industrial, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

The Cost Manager

The successful Cost Manager will play a key role in delivering high-quality cost management services across all project stages, working with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial success and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a commercially aware Cost Manager with strong consultancy or contractor experience and a collaborative, client-focused approach.

The Cost Manager position offers flexible hybrid working, a generous benefits package, and access to a structured career development programme with full APC support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management services across complex industrial and logistics projects
• Prepare cost plans, tender documentation, and contract administration reports
• Manage change control, valuations, and final accounts
• Provide clear commercial advice to clients and project teams
• Support project delivery while mentoring junior staff where required
• Uphold best practices in cost control, risk management, and reporting

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline
• MRICS, equivalent qualification, or actively working towards chartership
• Experience working within a consultancy or contractor environment
• Industrial, logistics, or manufacturing project experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of commercial principles and NEC contracts
• Excellent communication, reporting, and team collaboration skills

What's in it for you?

• £45,000 – £55,000
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• APC Programme
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

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