Cost Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is seeking a Cost Manager to join their Birmingham office. The role involves delivering high-quality cost management services throughout project stages, focusing on industrial and logistics sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, relevant experience, and strong consultancy skills. The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, flexible hybrid working, and a generous benefits package including health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Health insurance

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Mobile and Laptop

Car allowance

Flexible working conditions

Internal training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience working within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Industrial, logistics, or manufacturing project experience preferred.
• 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.
• Provide clear commercial advice to clients and project teams.
• Support project delivery while mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Strong understanding of commercial principles

Reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or 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?

Salary: £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

Contact

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