Graduate Cost Manager

Girling Jones Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Cost Manager to join their Project & Cost Management team. This role involves supporting diverse projects across various sectors such as energy, aviation, and education. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 2-3 years of experience within a construction consultancy. The position offers structured training, mentoring, and real project responsibilities from day one, within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Structured training and mentoring programs

Clear pathways for career progression

Exposure to various sectors

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a construction consultancy.
• Experience as a Junior Project Manager or Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, coordination, and reporting.
• Support budget tracking and cost estimating.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Help deliver projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

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

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.

Their culture is built on the values of excellence, integrity and collaboration. Senior leaders remain accessible, teamwork is encouraged, and the company prides itself on adding value through clear communication, technical expertise, innovation, and rigorous quality assurance. They also invest heavily in training and professional development, offering a supportive environment for early-career professionals to build their skills.

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 Ideal Candidate

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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