Location
G&T London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The role of a Cost Manager is to manage the cost and legal processes of construction projects, ensuring delivery within the client's approved budget. You will work within the Infrastructure and Major Projects team, supporting a diverse range of clients across the infrastructure sector. Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, forecasts, cash flow projections, contract documentation, and financial reports, while providing clear and accurate advice throughout the project lifecycle. Effective communication and strong attention to detail are essential to keep clients informed and proactively manage project risks.

As an Assistant Surveyor, you will spend 2 to 2.5 years working towards Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) while gaining practical experience across a variety of projects. You will join the G&T Accelerate Programme, which combines real responsibility, expert mentoring, and accredited training to help you gain a professional qualification and accelerate your career. This programme enables you to relate theoretical studies to practical work experience, developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills required to become a successful Surveyor.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will support your line manager and colleagues in delivering project work. You will be expected to take ownership of tasks, work with autonomy, and seek guidance when necessary to achieve the best outcomes for clients and projects. You will build a solid knowledge base of your role, the firm, and the industry, understanding how they interconnect.

General Responsibilities
- Measuring drawings manually or using software such as CostX
- Preparing cost plans to establish project budgets
- Compiling contract documentation for tendering
- Receiving and analysing tender submissions
- Reviewing tender returns to support contractor appointment recommendations
- Preparing cash flow forecasts
- Attending site visits and undertaking valuations of completed works
- Supporting value engineering exercises to identify cost savings
- Attending project and site meetings
- Communicating with suppliers, contractors, design teams, and clients on cost-related matters and project variations

Experience
While specific prior experience is not detailed, candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in construction and property, particularly in infrastructure and major projects. Experience working with IT systems and an understanding of construction methods will be advantageous.

About you
- Achieved or expected to achieve a 2:1 degree or above
- Excellent working knowledge of current IT systems
- Strong client care and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Trustworthy, reliable, and professional approach
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Proactive, adaptable, and flexible
- Dedicated, committed, and positive attitude
- Eager to learn and develop professionally
- Genuine interest in the construction and property industry, especially infrastructure and major projects

Qualifications
- Degree qualification (cognate or non-cognate)
- Cognate degree holders: 2-year programme duration
- Non-cognate degree holders: 2.5-year programme duration with support to complete a RICS accredited MSc alongside structured training

Additional Information
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment; visa sponsorship is not available for this role
- Recruitment is on a rolling basis and may close early if positions are filled
- Only one application per candidate per academic year will be considered