Senior Cost Manager

RLB International; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

APC mentoring & training

Private healthcare

Gym membership & wellbeing

Job summary

RLB is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in Birmingham with a strong Quantity Surveying background to lead cost planning, pre- and post-contract activities across diverse projects. The role emphasizes proactive delivery, client management, and adherence to established procurement strategies.

The successful candidate will work within our Cost Management department, benefiting from hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, APC mentoring, and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pre-Construction cost planning and estimating.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong technical delivery experience.
• Ability to manage complex projects proactively and diligently.
• Feasibility and cost planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned duties efficiently in line with processes and procedures.
• Comply with Commercial, Procurement, and Contractual strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
• Cost Planning including indicative budgets and cost plans.
• Run a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors.
• Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying.
• Support dispute resolution & close out strategy as required.

Skills

Pre-Construction cost planning

JCT & NEC contracts

Technical delivery

Client account development

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Senior Cost Manager

Department: Cost Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Richard Naylor

Description

Title: Senior Cost Manager

Discipline: Cost Management

Location: Birmingham (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

This role presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Quantity Surveying services on several interesting projects, for a wide range of clients. Our team work across many sectors including residential (private & public sector), commercial, mixed-use, retail, leisure, higher education and more.

Role Responsibilities

• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established Commercial, Procurement, Contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Cost Planning including preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals and preparation of elemental cost plans
• Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors
• Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying
• Supporting formal dispute resolution process and contract close out strategy as required

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
• MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body

Experience

• Experience in Pre-Construction cost planning and estimating
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Strong Feasibility and cost planning experience
• Pre and Post contract experience of a range of schemes
• Experience of providing procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services
• Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

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