Cost Manager

Brandon James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is seeking a Cost Manager for its Birmingham office. The role involves delivering cost management services across industrial and manufacturing projects. Candidates should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field and have consultancy experience. Benefits include hybrid working, health insurance, and a structured career development programme. This position is ideal for those looking to advance their career while enjoying a great work-life balance.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

APC Programme

Health insurance

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

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline.
• Experience within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.

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.

Skills

Strong understanding of commercial principles

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

A leading global construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Cost Manager to join its Birmingham 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

If you are a Cost Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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