Full time

Associate Cost Manager

RGB Recruitment

Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1AT

£70000 - £80000 per annum

Posted: 02 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 02 October 2026

Ref: 60795912

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About the Role

RGB Recruitment seeks an Associate Cost Manager to join its Cardiff office on a full-time, hybrid basis. The role commands a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 per annum, supplemented by a bonus and benefits package. You will lead cost management and contract administration across varied public and private sector schemes, from inception through to completion. Chartered status is expected, alongside experience managing complex projects and nurturing client relationships. Responsibilities include commercial leadership, business development, and mentoring junior staff. This position suits a seasoned Quantity Surveyor ready to operate at Associate level, delivering high-profile work while contributing to the consultancy’s regional growth.

Associate Cost Manager
Cardiff | Hybrid Working
Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Lead High-Profile Projects with a Growing Consultancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a highly regarded multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy. Working across both public and private sector projects, you'll play a key role in delivering complex schemes while helping to strengthen and grow client relationships.
This role is ideal for an ambitious professional looking to take the next step at Associate level, combining project delivery, commercial leadership and business development responsibilities.
The Role
You'll lead cost management and contract administration services across a varied portfolio of projects from inception through to completion, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
Key responsibilities include:

Managing high-value construction projects through all project stages.
Providing Cost Management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services.
Administering NEC and JCT contracts.
Managing budgets, cost reporting and change control.
Producing clear commercial reports and client updates.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Supporting business development and work-winning activities.
Mentoring and developing junior team members.

About You

MRICS qualified.
Proven consultancy-based Cost Management / Quantity Surveying experience.
Strong Employer's Agent and Contract Administration background.
Sound knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience delivering complex projects and managing multiple priorities.
Commercially minded with a track record of developing client relationships.
A proactive individual who enjoys responsibility and autonomy.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working.
Clear progression to senior leadership.
Exposure to prestigious projects across multiple sectors.
Supportive, collaborative and growing consultancy environment.

Interested?
If you're a Chartered Cost Manager seeking greater responsibility, career progression and the opportunity to influence both projects and business growth, please contact Matthew Lovegrove at RGB Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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