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Cost Manager
Rider Levett Bucknall RLB. Proactively manage the cost of building projects from initial design stages through completion .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and quantity surveying, with a strong focus on client relationships and stakeholder management across various project types. Proven ability to deliver high standards of technical service while pursuing continuous professional development.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantity SurveyingCost ManagementStakeholder ManagementRICS AccreditationClient-Facing Experience
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Hard Skills
Cost Management ServicesTechnical DeliveryProject ManagementBuilding Project CostingResidential Project ExperienceInfrastructure Project ExperienceListed-Building Project ExperienceConsultancy ExperienceMaintenance Cost ManagementOperational Cost Management
Soft Skills
Positive CollaborationTeam PlayerProactive ApproachCustomer Service ExcellenceKnowledge Sharing
Certifications & Qualifications
RICS Accredited
Industry Keywords
Residential ProjectsHigher Education ProjectsPublic Sector ProjectsPrivate Sector ProjectsClient Account Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Proactively manage the cost of building projects from initial design stages through completion
- Manage costs incurred through maintenance and operation once buildings are operational
- Join the established Cost Management team in Cardiff
- Deliver cost management services across residential, higher education, infrastructure, and listed-building projects
- Work across private and public sector projects
- Maintain client-facing relationships and high standards of technical delivery
- Manage stakeholders and develop client accounts
- Pursue progression and development opportunities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven technical delivery experience on similar projects
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager role in a consultancy environment
- Client-facing experience, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery
- Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
- RICS Accredited
- Client-focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge and supports peers and seniors
- Team player with a strong willingness to learn
- Positive and proactive approach
- Commitment to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance
- Competitive maternity and paternity packages
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
- Health and wellness options
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work schemes
- Private healthcare insurance and medical support
- Dental insurance
- Eyecare vouchers
- Continuous learning and development programme
- Established APC and in-house mentoring schemes
- Season ticket loan
- Professional membership subscriptions
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions
- Team and social events
- Charity fundraising and volunteering activities
- Guaranteed interview for applicants with hidden or physical disabilities who meet the essential criteria
- Reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process