Cost Manager, Birmingham, B3 2DX

Pick Everard; Swan Village; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee discounts

Eyecare scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard is seeking a driven Cost Manager to join our Birmingham team on a variety of education, healthcare and heritage projects across the UK. You will deliver robust cost plans, manage client relationships and lead cost control from inception to completion.

The role requires MRICS qualification or Chartered Surveyor status, strong contract knowledge (JCT/NEC), and a proactive CPD mindset to sustain high professional standards.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification and/or demonstrable experience in Cost Management within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience managing projects across the built environment, including feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and both pre- and post-contract cost management.
• A thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective client relationships, with the confidence to liaise directly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage day-to-day project programming and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports and deliver engaging project presentations.
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across the education, healthcare and heritage sectors, with values ranging from 5m to 250m.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract documentation and project reports.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a high standard of service and successful project outcomes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and taking responsibility for managing your own projects from inception to completion.
• Managing the day-to-day planning, programming and coordination of project activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and best practices.

Skills

Cost management

Client liaison

Project planning

Contract knowledge

Communication

Education

MRICS qualification / Chartered Surveyor

Tools

None

Job description

Cost Manager Our Opportunity Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression? Would you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK? Do you want to work in a culture where success is shared and celebrated together? Ifyou answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you! Were on an exciting growth journey and are looking for a driven, enthusiastic Cost Manager to join our thriving Birmingham team. We work across sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, defence and heritage. With Pick Everard, you can expect to be able to diversify your experience and work with some high profile, prestigious clients. Joining a
supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across the education, healthcare and heritage sectors, with values ranging from 5m to 250m.
• Preparing accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, contract documentation and project reports.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a high standard of service and successful project outcomes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and taking responsibility for managing your own projects from inception to completion.
• Managing the day-to-day planning, programming and coordination of project activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and best practices.

About You

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at Pick Everard - Pick Everard . About You Our ideal Cost Manager will have:

• A relevant qualification and/or demonstrable experience in Cost Management within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience managing projects across the built environment, including feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and both pre- and post-contract cost management.
• A thorough understanding of the principal standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective client relationships, with the confidence to liaise directly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage day-to-day project programming and priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality reports and deliver engaging project presentations.
• MRICS qualification and Chartered Surveyor status.
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintaining professional standards.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. Were committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We are committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us Well be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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