Overview
Join to apply for the Assistant Cost Manager (Graduate) role at Rider Levett Bucknall RLB.
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Department: Cost Management
About RLB
RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. We guide, mentor and support people from the earliest stages of their careers, laying the foundations for their future success. Our Future Professionals programme spans two years for graduates, providing structured training support and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects. Participants receive mentoring from chartered professionals and training focused on both soft and technical skills to help you achieve career and chartership goals. We value an inclusive culture, independent ownership, teamwork and collaboration. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies support employee wellbeing.
Join us to thrive personally as well as professionally.
Role Overview
As a Graduate Cost Manager, you will join our structured Graduate Development Programme, designed to support your journey towards achieving chartership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The programme combines hands-on project experience, technical training, and mentorship to help you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress in your career. You will gain exposure to all aspects of cost management within a consultancy environment, working across a variety of projects and sectors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
2. Assisting with feasibility studies and benchmarking.
3. Supporting the preparation of tender and contract documents.
4. Conducting cost analysis and value engineering exercises.
5. Monitoring and reporting on project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Supporting the assessment and valuation of variations and change control.
7. Assisting with the preparation of final accounts.
8. Engaging with clients, contractors, and design teams under the guidance of senior colleagues.
9. Maintaining accurate project records and data.
10. Participating in internal and external project meetings.
11. Supporting the team with research, reporting, and best practice development.
Qualifications
* RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (essential).
Behaviours
* Strong numerical and analytical skills.
* Ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Eagerness to learn and develop within a consultancy environment.
* Proactive problem-solving and team collaboration.
* No prior technical experience required – full training and support provided.
Employee Benefits
* Hybrid working patterns to support work-life balance, with family-friendly policies.
* Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, with option to purchase extra days.
* Health and wellbeing options, including gym membership and cycle-to-work schemes.
* Private healthcare, including dental and eyecare vouchers.
* Continuous learning and development, including APC and mentoring schemes.
* Additional benefits such as season ticket loans and professional membership subscriptions.
* Exposure to diverse projects across sectors and regions.
* Team social events, fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel valued, and reach their full potential. We strive to recruit, retain, develop, and promote a diverse workforce to reflect our communities and clients. For reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@uk.rlb.com.
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
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