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Rider Levett Bucknall

Global construction and property consultancy services

Cost Manager

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeBirmingham, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar technical discipline is required.
  • Strong technical delivery experience is required.
  • The candidate must be able to manage complex projects proactively and diligently.
  • Experience in feasibility and cost planning is required.
  • Pre- and post-contract experience across a range of schemes is required.
  • Experience providing procurement advice, tender documentation, and post-contract services is required.
  • Stakeholder-management experience focused on developing client accounts is required.
  • The candidate must have a track record of working with teams, managing projects, prioritizing workloads, and meeting deadlines.
  • Some experience or knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts is required.
  • The candidate should demonstrate a positive, proactive, client-focused approach and commitment to customer service and commercial results.
  • The candidate should share knowledge, support peers and senior colleagues, and show willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Associate or Senior Cost Manager on projects.
  • Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
  • Contribute to pre-construction cost planning and estimating.
  • Contribute to post-contract financial management.
  • Help ensure the project team is accountable for commercial and contractual performance.
  • Build and maintain client relationships.
  • Support business objectives by delivering value for money.

Desired Qualifications

  • MRICS or membership of another relevant professional body is preferred.

About the Company

Rider Levett Bucknall

Global construction and property consultancy services

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) provides independent construction and property consultancy services for built projects around the world. Its work spans feasibility, cost planning, project management, procurement advice, contract administration, and asset management, guiding clients from early ideas through delivery and operation. The firm combines specialists across markets to deliver unbiased advice, using market data and project controls to help optimize cost, schedule, risk, and quality. RLB differentiates itself by its 240+ year track record, global network of about 4,500 professionals, and its emphasis on truth, trust, collaboration, and responsible impact, underpinned by a commitment to independence and straight talk. The goal is to help clients deliver successful projects efficiently while making a positive contribution to communities and the planet.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1969

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