Cost Manager

Brandon James Ltd; 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. This role involves delivering comprehensive cost management services across major projects in industrial and logistics sectors. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and MRICS qualification or be working towards it. The position offers a salary of £45,000 – £55,000, flexible hybrid working, and a generous benefits package including health insurance and career development support.

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

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Death in Service contribution

Health & Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy or contractor environment is essential.
• Industrial, logistics, or manufacturing project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management services across complex projects.
• Prepare cost plans and manage change control.
• Provide commercial advice and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Experience with NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or construction-related discipline

MRICS or working towards chartership

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 conditionsGreat 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.

01628 334 719

Reference #DJ1050

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