Associate Cost Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Associate Cost Manager delivering cost management for RLB’s infrastructure and commercial projects. Managing budgets, project delivery, regional operations, and client relationships.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cost Management, project delivery, and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and commercial results. Holds a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant professional qualifications, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in infrastructure and commercial projects.

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Cost ManagementStakeholder ManagementInfrastructure ExperienceQuantity Surveying DegreeMRICS Certification

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Hard Skills

Cost ControlProject DeliveryTechnical DeliveryQA AuditsH&S AuditsBudget ManagementRevenue ManagementProfit ManagementClient LiaisonBest Practice Implementation

Soft Skills

Client-FocusedPositive CollaborationTeam PlayerWillingness to LearnProactive Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

MRICSMembership of Relevant Professional Body

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureCommercialConsultancyClient AccountsCustomer Service Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide all core Cost Management services on a number of projects
Act as the main client liaison
Support the existing team in project delivery
Manage property and business support issues in the Region, promoting efficiency, effectiveness and best practice
Control the budget for property and infrastructure in the Region
Promote the use and continuous improvement of Intelligence
Carry out local QA and H&S audits within the Region to ensure conformance
Participate in the development of Rider Levett Bucknall strategy
Manage ongoing revenue, costs and profit and deliver annual and medium-term business plans
Establish and maintain adequate resources to deliver customer satisfaction profitably
Take responsibility for all aspects of project delivery
Monitor technical performance on projects and regularly review projects with staff and customers
Keep up to date with current thinking and best practice within the discipline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body
Strong experience in Infrastructure and/or Commercial
Strong technical delivery experience
Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client
Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts
Client-focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge and supports peers and seniors
Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
Positive and proactive approach
Commitment to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance
Competitive maternity and paternity packages
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
Health and wellness options
Gym membership
Cycle to work schemes
Private healthcare insurance and medical support
Dental insurance
Eyecare vouchers
Continuous learning and development programme
Established APC and in-house mentoring schemes
Season ticket loan
Professional membership subscriptions
Opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions
Team and social events
Charity fundraising and volunteering activities
Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment
Reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process