Location
G&T London

Hours
Full Time - 9 to 12 months fixed term placement

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The role of a Cost Manager is to manage the cost and legal processes of a construction project, ensuring projects are delivered within the client's approved budget. This includes preparing cost plans, forecasts, cash flow projections, contract documentation, and financial reports, while providing clients with clear and accurate advice throughout the project lifecycle. Effective communication and strong attention to detail are essential to keep clients informed of project finances and proactively manage associated risks.

As a Year Out Surveyor, you will join the first year of the G&T Accelerate Programme which combines real responsibility, expert mentoring, and accredited training to help you start preparations towards Chartered membership of RICS. Over the course of the programme, you will gain valuable experience across a variety of projects while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills required to become a successful Surveyor.

The role will be varied and dependent on the team and sector you work in. Working within a team, you will assist your line manager with various aspects of daily work. You will be expected to work with a certain level of autonomy while knowing when to discuss and ask questions to ensure the best outcome. You will build a solid knowledge base of your role, the firm, and the industry, and how they all fit together.

General responsibilities include measuring drawings produced by the Design Team manually or using measurement software such as CostX; preparing cost plans to establish project budgets; assisting with contract documentation including drawing registers, preliminaries, and pricing documents for contractor tenders; supporting tender return reviews and contractor appointment recommendations; preparing cash flow forecasts; attending site visits and valuations of completed works; supporting value engineering activities; attending project and site meetings; and communicating with stakeholders including suppliers, contractors, design teams, and clients to manage project costs and variations.

Experience
Good A-Level grades or an equivalent qualification. No prior professional experience required but eagerness to learn and develop is essential.

About you
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively to deadlines
- Strong team-working skills and ability to collaborate
- Excellent working knowledge of current IT systems and applications
- Understanding of client care and building strong professional relationships
- Trustworthy, reliable, and professional approach
- Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, adaptable, and flexible in different situations
- Demonstrates dedication, commitment, and a positive attitude
- Genuine interest in the construction and property industry

Qualifications
Good A-Level grades or equivalent qualification required. No additional qualifications necessary for this role.