Cost Manager

Title: Cost Manager Discipline: Cost Management Sector: Logistics & Manufacturing 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. Key responsibilities: The logistics and manufacturing industry is a crucial component of the UK economy, playing a vital role in the production and distribution of goods across the country and around the world, and we know warehouses are now often among the world’s most sophisticated and technology-rich assets. We understand the unique complexities of the logistics and manufacturing industry. We understand how to repurpose, redesign, and reimagine logistics and manufacturing space. We excel in bespoke fit-outs, large logistic parks, multiple-level indoor farming, vast warehousing packed with automated technology, and temperature-controlled environments. Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Manager to take responsibility for key projects within the logistics and manufacturing sector, a buoyant sector for RLB and our numerous clients, and one that is experiencing massive growth. We are looking for future leaders to carry the sector forward. You will be joining an established and supportive team of cost management professionals, with extensive and diverse experience. Role Responsibilities - Project Delivery including own projects and supporting the senior cost manager / associate. - Pre and Post contract Quantity Surveying duties including pre-construction cost planning and estimating and post contract financial management. - The candidate will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project. - Building and maintaining client relationships. - To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances. Candidate Profile Qualifications - Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction related technical discipline. - MRICS or studying toward (RLB will provide necessary support) Experience - Previously experience working for a construction consultancy - Some experience of industrial, manufacturing, logistics projects desirable although we are also open to other sector experience - Experience of various forms of building contracts - A track record of working with teams to prioritise workloads and deliver to 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.