Senior Cost Manager

RLB Digital

Salary undisclosed

BirminghamFull-timeHybridIntermediate

Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.

JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.

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

Key Responsibilities

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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: recruitment@uk.rlb.com

About this role

RLB Digital is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead quantity surveying services across a diverse portfolio of projects in the built environment sector. Based in Birmingham with hybrid flexibility, this role offers responsibility for the full lifecycle of cost management—from early-stage feasibility and cost planning through tender management to post-contract administration. You'll work across varied sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and higher education, supporting clients with procurement strategy, contract administration, and dispute resolution where needed.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline and professional membership (MRICS or equivalent), with proven experience in pre-construction cost planning, competitive tendering, and both pre- and post-contract delivery. You'll need strong technical knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, demonstrated ability to manage complex projects proactively, and a track record of stakeholder management and client account development. Above all, RLB values collaborative team players who are client-focused, commercially minded, and committed to continuous learning.

As an independent, employee-owned firm, RLB emphasizes personal development through tailored training, mentoring schemes, and exposure to ambitious projects. The package includes competitive salary, generous holiday, private healthcare, gym membership, and professional development support alongside flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance.

This role's local market on JobMinglr

Pay for this role

The employer didn't post a pay range for this role. That usually means pay is set in negotiation, which favors whoever arrives with numbers. Check ranges on comparable Senior Cost Manager postings in Birmingham, and analyze any offer before you accept it.

Before you apply, worth reading

How JobMinglr reads this job

Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.