Cost Manager - Hybrid

Everlinked Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction consultancy in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a motivated Cost Manager to oversee project costs and ensure effective cost control. This hybrid role offers professional development, exposure to high-profile projects, and a supportive team culture. Ideal candidates will be MRICS qualified with strong skills in cost planning and client communication. Join a company that values autonomy and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Professional development & CPD support

Exposure to high-profile UK projects

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cost Manager in construction/property.
• Strong cost planning and reporting skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs from initial planning through to final accounts.
• Handle both pre and post-contract duties and review quotations.
• Lead site meetings to ensure accurate cost control and reporting.

Skills

Cost planning and reporting skills

Confident communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Education

MRICS qualified

Job description

Are you a Cost Manager looking to develop your career with a forward-thinking consultancy? This dynamic construction and property specialist is known for delivering cost-efficient solutions and building long-term client partnerships. They are now seeking an ambitious Cost Manager to join their growing team.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Professional development & CPD support
• Exposure to high-profile UK projects
• Supportive team culture
• Career progression opportunities

In this hybrid role, you'll manage project costs from initial planning through to final accounts, working closely with Senior Cost Managers and project teams. You'll use digital tools for measurement, prepare cost plans and valuations, support procurement and lead site meetings to ensure accurate cost control and reporting.

You’ll handle both pre and post-contract duties, advise on JCT and NEC contracts, review quotations and drive value-focused solutions to keep projects on budget. Collaboration is key, and you'll actively contribute to client and internal project meetings.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a Cost Manager in construction/property
• MRICS qualified and consultancy experience
• Strong cost planning and reporting skills
• Confident communication and client-facing ability
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Full UK driving licence

If you're a motivated Cost Manager seeking a role with autonomy, progression and the chance to influence real project outcomes — this could be your next move.

Everlinked is operating as an equal opportunity employment agency.