About this role
Title: Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager Sectors: Data Centres, Major Projects, Industrial & Logistics Discipline: Cost Management Location: London (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. RLB is continuing to win projects within Data Centres, Major Projects and Industrial & Logistics , and we are looking for more talented professionals to help deliver them at Cost Manager to Senior Cost Manager level. Many of the sectors we are working in represent the forefront of technological advancement and sustainable development in the built environment. RLB has experienced substantial growth across these sectors and is expanding into new markets, broadening our service offerings, and significantly increasing our team. With growing demand for our services, we are recruiting Cost Managers for London based roles, where you will play a key role on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects being developed today. A cultural fit is key. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lie at the heart of everything we do. And we work to be a force for good, guided and inspired by our values – Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow – to make a positive, long-lasting difference in the communities we serve. Role Responsibilities Lead and support the successful delivery of projects across a range of sectors. Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying & Cost Management duties. Work closely with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver projects successfully and on budget. Client relationship management and development. Comply with established Commercial, Procurement, Contractual strategies. To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures. Candidate Profile Qualifications Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline. Chartered / Professionally Qualified (MRICS or equivalent), or studying toward. Experience Experience delivering pre and post cost management on a range of projects and programmes including pre-construction cost planning and estimating and post-contract financial management. 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.