Cost Manager: AI-Driven Real Estate Costing

jll; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

JLL Birmingham is expanding its Cost Management team and seeks a Cost Manager to deliver cost management services across a varied portfolio of projects. You will report to the Midlands Regional Cost Management Lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams to support accurate cost plans and budgets.

Based in Birmingham, you will use leading tools and collaborate with senior colleagues to drive value, risk management, and client satisfaction while developing toward senior roles within the cost

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Working towards MRICS (or equivalent), with a clear intent to pursue chartership.
• Some post-qualification experience in cost management, ideally across a range of sectors.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to project delivery.
• Clear communication skills and a developing ability to manage client relationships.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ambition to grow within a globally respected business, with a structured progression pathway from Cost Manager to Senior Cost Manager.

Responsabilités

• Prepare cost plans, tender documentation and project budgets from feasibility through to post-contract stages.
• Support procurement activity across single-stage and two-stage tendering, under both traditional and Design & Build routes.
• Monitor and report on cost performance throughout delivery, flagging risks and variances early.
• Assist with value engineering and risk management advice under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Work closely with project managers, building consultants and design teams to support smooth project delivery.
• Manage your own workload across multiple projects, maintaining accuracy and client service standards.
• Use digital and AI-enhanced cost management tools to support reporting and data-led insights.
• Contribute to JLL's reputation for technical excellence in the Midlands market.

Connaissances

Cost management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Career progression mindset

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS (or equivalent) - in progress

Description du poste

JLL Birmingham is expanding its Cost Management team and seeks a Cost Manager to deliver cost management services across a varied portfolio of projects. You will report to the Midlands Regional Cost Management Lead and work with multi-disciplinary teams to support accurate cost plans and budgets.

Based in Birmingham, you will use leading tools and collaborate with senior colleagues to drive value, risk management, and client satisfaction while developing toward senior roles within the cost