Job Description
A leading global construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Cost Manager to join its Birmingham office, supporting the delivery of major projects across the industrial, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
The Cost Manager
The successful Cost Manager will play a key role in delivering high-quality cost management services across all project stages, working with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure commercial success and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a commercially aware Cost Manager with strong consultancy or contractor experience and a collaborative, client-focused approach.
The Cost Manager position offers flexible hybrid working, a generous benefits package, and access to a structured career development programme with full APC support.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver full cost management services across complex industrial and logistics projects
- Prepare cost plans, tender documentation, and contract administration reports
- Manage change control, valuations, and final accounts
- Provide clear commercial advice to clients and project teams
- Support project delivery while mentoring junior staff where required
- Uphold best practices in cost control, risk management, and reporting
Requirements:
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline
- MRICS, equivalent qualification, or actively working towards chartership
- Experience working within a consultancy or contractor environment
- Industrial, logistics, or manufacturing project experience (preferred)
- Strong understanding of commercial principles and NEC contracts
- Excellent communication, reporting, and team collaboration skills
What's in it for you?
- 45,000 - 55,000
- 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
- APC Programme
- Health insurance
- Hybrid working
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life assurance
- Mobile and Laptop
- Car allowance
- Regular socials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Supportive culture
- Flexible working conditions
- Great work-life balance
- Income protection
- Internal training programmes
- Death in Service contribution
- Health & Wellness programme
If you are a Cost Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.
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Reference
Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy
