Graduate Cost Manager

Girling Jones Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy firm based in Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Cost Manager to join its Project & Cost Management team. The role involves assisting with project planning, budget tracking, and various cost-management duties across multiple sectors. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess 2–3 years of experience in a construction consultancy. The firm offers structured training, career progression, and a supportive teamwork culture grounded in integrity. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career development.

Benefits

Structured training and mentoring programmes

Clear pathways for career progression

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience within a construction consultancy, ideally as a Junior Project Manager or Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and contract documentation.
• Proactive, detail-focused and eager for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning and progress reporting.
• Support budget tracking, cost estimating, and value engineering.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Help deliver projects from early concepts to completion.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Relevant degree (Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management)

Job description

The Company

We are looking to procure a "Graduate Cost Manager" for a well-established, award-winning consultancy specialising in project management, cost management, civil and structural engineering, they deliver multidisciplinary services across a wide range of sectors including highways, utilities, energy, water, aviation, education, commercial, and heritage.

The Role

The "Graduate Cost Manager" will join the Project & Cost Management team and support the delivery of diverse projects across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities include :

Assisting with project planning, coordination and progress reporting.

Supporting budget tracking, cost estimating, value engineering and other cost‑management duties.

Contributing to feasibility studies, procurement processes, risk assessments and documentation.

Helping to deliver projects from early concept stages through to completion, ensuring quality, compliance and efficiency.

Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to support senior project managers and technical leads.

The successful candidate will :

Hold a relevant degree (e.g., Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar).

Bring 2–3 years of experience within a construction consultancy, ideally as a Junior Project Manager or Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager.

Construction Consultancy experience is ESSENTIAL for this role.

Have a solid understanding of construction processes, contract documentation and project coordination.

Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

Be proactive, detail-focused, and eager to continue their professional development.

Be comfortable working across varied project types and able to adapt within a fast‑paced environment.

What’s in It for You

The chance to join a respected consultancy with an impressive and varied project portfolio.

Structured training, mentoring programmes and clear pathways for career progression.

Exposure to a broad range of sectors, providing excellent early‑career experience and development.

A collaborative, supportive team culture grounded in integrity and high technical standards.

Real project responsibility and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions from day one.

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