Job Description

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Description

Title:

Cost Manager

Discipline:

Quantity Surveying

Location:

Birmingham(With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

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

We are currently recruiting a Cost Manager to join our National Programmes Team based from our Birmingham office.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a vibrant and proactive candidate to take responsibility for the Cost Management services on a number of interesting industrial projects such as warehousing, distribution and manufacturing sites.

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 personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards Individually or as part of a team operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors Cost Planning including:
o Preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals
o Preparation of elemental cost plans
o Provide advice and view in respect of our client development plans and expectations
o Value engineering studiesProcurement including:

o Providing advice on procurement strategy
o Assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists

o Preparing and issuing tender documents.
o Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors
o Managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations
o Preparation of Contract Recommendation Reports
o Preparation of contract documents

Post Contract Quantity Surveying including:

o Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments
o Preparing certificates
o Managing change control in accordance with contracts
o Producing cost reports and cost forecasting
o Assisting Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events
o Attending progress meetings

Promote commercial awareness throughout project Support formal dispute resolution process and contract close out strategy as required Advising and liaising with internal project and cost control team Developing Commercial Strategies Developing Acquisition Strategies

Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline Strong technical delivery experience MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body preferred 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 Client facing, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery Able to build long-term relationships Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client 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 A team player, outgoing, flexible, and career focussed

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
QualificationsDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body preferred

ExperienceStrong 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 Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client 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

BehavioursClient facing, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery Able to build long-term relationships A team player, outgoing, flexible, and career focussed


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RLB Employee Benefits

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.

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Our Diversity & Inclusion Promise

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 & 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

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About Rider Levett Bucknall

With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.



Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.



We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.