Graduate Cost Manager (Hybrid) - RICS Pathway

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Personal development and APC mentoring

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Assistant Cost Manager to join our structured development programme. You’ll gain exposure to cost management across diverse projects, supported by mentoring from chartered professionals to progress toward RICS chartership.

The role combines hands-on project experience, technical training and guidance within a consultancy setting, with hybrid working and a strong focus on early career development and learning.

Qualifications

• RICS-accredited degree required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• No prior technical experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Assisting with feasibility studies and benchmarking.
• Supporting the preparation of tender and contract documents.
• Conducting cost analysis and value engineering exercises.
• Monitoring and reporting on project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the assessment and valuation of variations and change control.
• Assisting with the preparation of final accounts.
• Engaging with clients, contractors, and design teams under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate project records and data.
• Participating in internal and external project meetings.
• Supporting the team with research, reporting, and best practice development.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Assistant Cost Manager to join our structured development programme. You’ll gain exposure to cost management across diverse projects, supported by mentoring from chartered professionals to progress toward RICS chartership.

The role combines hands-on project experience, technical training and guidance within a consultancy setting, with hybrid working and a strong focus on early career development and learning.