Associate Cost Manager

KEYSTONE; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prominent construction consultancy in Milan is seeking an Associate Cost Manager. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work on exciting projects across various sectors including Data Centres and commercial builds. The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience in project delivery. The company promotes an inclusive culture and offers hybrid working arrangements along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Servizi

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary and generous holiday

Continuous learning and development programme

Professional membership subscriptions

Diverse projects exposure

Social responsibility initiatives

Competenze

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related technical discipline.
• Possession of MRICS or intent to become a member of a relevant professional body.

Mansioni

• Accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of projects.
• Support business objectives to deliver value for money.
• Carry out assigned duties efficiently according to processes.
• Comply with commercial/procurement/contractual strategies.
• Ensure adherence to Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality Standards.
• Engage in cost planning, estimating, and procurement duties.

Conoscenze

Data Centre experience

Proven technical/project delivery experience

Stakeholder management

Team management experience

Formazione

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

MRICS or desire to attain

Descrizione del lavoro

Why RLB?

At RLB we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. 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 are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

We are recruiting an Associate Cost Manager in Milan. This is an exciting opportunity to join and strengthen RLB’s team while working in a supportive environment, on interesting projects. The role presents an opportunity to work across Data Centre projects as well as commercial, life sciences and industrial among others in the future while the team continues to develop, diversify and as RLB’s European business continues to grow.

Role Responsibilities

• The candidate will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Comply with established commercial/procurement/contractual strategies.
• Take responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
• Cost planning and estimating, post‑contract and procurement duties.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction‑related technical discipline.
• MRICS or member of another relevant professional body – or desire to attain.

Experience

• Data Centre experience.
• Proven technical / project delivery experience. Previously employed by a consultancy, contractor, developer, or client‑side organisation.
• Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts.
• Team management experience.

Behaviours

• Recognised as a positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support. 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.
• Well‑Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• 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 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.

Diversity, equity & inclusion

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

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Construction