Senior Cost Manager – Utilities

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Senior Cost Manager in RLB's Utilities Consultancy team, overseeing project delivery and strategic cost management. Engaging with clients and stakeholders on utility procurement and infrastructure.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the successful delivery of projects within the Utilities sector, specifically….
Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying.
Strategic cost planning and management
Procurement and contract administration
Financial reporting and risk management
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Benchmarking and market intelligence
Systems and process improvement
Compliance and governance
Contribute to the financial performance of projects and the wider business, including revenue and profitability.
Promote efficiency, effectiveness and best practice across projects and teams.
Keep up to date with current thinking and best practice within the discipline.
Work closely with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver projects successfully and on budget.
Comply with established Commercial, Procurement, Contractual strategies.
To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction related technical discipline.
Chartered / Professionally Qualified (MRICS or equivalent)
Previously employed by a consultancy or client in a similar role.
Experience of utilities packages essential.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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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Hard Skills & Tools

Quantity SurveyingCost PlanningContract AdministrationFinancial ReportingRisk ManagementProcurementBenchmarkingMarket IntelligenceSystems ImprovementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationTeam PlayerCustomer Service ExcellencePositive AttitudeProactive ApproachKnowledge SharingSupportiveWillingness to LearnClient Focused

Certifications

MRICSChartered Quantity Surveyor