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Description
Department: Cost Management
Location: London
Description
Title: Cost Manager
Role Overview: Cost Reporting / Project Accountant on Major Project / Programme
Discipline: Cost Management
Location: London with occasional travel to Midlands site (Hybrid)
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
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed as a strategic delivery partner for a major UK development programme, currently operating under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The programme includes complex infrastructure and vertical development with significant interfaces across national transport and utility networks.
RLB’s commission spans two core functions:
1. Programme-Wide PMO and Project Controls - RLB leads the overarching Programme Management Office (PMO), providing governance, assurance, and performance oversight across all packages. This includes:
* Programme controls and reporting
* Risk and change management
* Deployment of digital tools and IT solutions to support delivery
2. Integrated Delivery Services - For each individual package, RLB provides a multi-disciplinary team delivering:
* Project Management
* Cost Management
* Procurement
* Design Management
* Health and Safety Advisory
* Contract Administration
RLB’s approach is underpinned by a turnkey programme delivery solution, combining technical leadership with digital innovation. This includes programme control tools, BIM-aligned information management, structured reporting frameworks, and robust change control processes.
RLB are seeking an individual to support this project in a Cost Reporting / Project Accountant capacity.
Key Responsibilities
* The candidate will sit at Programme Level on a Major Project within the Sports & Entertainment sector.
* The candidate will be responsible for collating data, consolidating estimates and reporting on the overall position of the whole project / programme, which is made up of circa 30 separate packages.
* The candidate will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
Candidate Profile
Experience:
* Experience of working on similar major projects or large-scale infrastructure, roads and bridges, utilities, and venue and resort development projects would be beneficial / desirable.
* Experience in a similar cost reporting / cost manager role.
* Previous experience working for a Consultancy preferred.
* Client facing, ensuring a high standard of delivery.
* Stakeholder management skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Strong numerical skills.
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
* Self starter with the ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for the role.
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.
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.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Construction
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