Cost Manager

New Step Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Supportive culture

Job summary

New Step Recruitment is seeking ambitious and highly motivated Quantity Surveyors with UK infrastructure experience to join our clients delivering major civil projects. Responsibilities include pre- and post-contract commercial services on £100m+ schemes, contract administration under NEC4/NR/FIDIC, and collaboration within a project delivery team to meet client requirements.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, strong training and development, and a supportive, professional work

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-contract commercial services on £100m+ UK infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC4 / NR / FIDIC contracts.
• Experience in a project delivery team, client or consultancy.
• Strong technical writing and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre/post-contract commercial services on £100m+ UK infrastructure projects.
• Administer or audit NEC4/NR/FIDIC contracts.
• Work within a project delivery team, client-facing and commercially aware.

Skills

Project delivery

Client communication

Contract administration

NEC4/NR/FIDIC knowledge

Education

APM/RICS/ICE membership

Job description

Due to recent appointments with Network Rail, EDF, and the Environment Agency, plus supporting major projects in the Middle East from the UK offices, our client is seeking ambitious and highly motivated Quantity Surveyors with UK infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Experience in pre-contract and post-contract commercial services on £100m+ UK infrastructure, utilities, or other complex construction projects.
• Knowledge and experience of administering or auditing NEC4 / NR / FIDIC contracts.
• Experience of working within a project delivery team, either within a client organisation or consultancy.

Experience Required

• Professional institution membership (APM, RICS, ICE, etc.).
• Experience gained on complex UK civil engineering / construction projects.
• Good technical writing, client‑facing and effective communication skills.
• Well‑organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well‑disciplined, and commercially astute.

Benefits

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package. The client is looking for candidates seeking long‑term roles within a progressive business.

The benefits are not just financial; the team culture is progressive, professional, and supportive. People work together to develop opportunities and deliver client requirements, whilst supporting the training and development of others.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you are valued as an individual and supported to achieve your goals.