Assistant Cost Consultant

Build your career with Currie & Brown Currie & Brown is one of the world's leading physical asset management and construction consultancies. We work with clients across a wide range of sectors, delivering projects that shape communities. Our people are the foundation of our success. Whether you're starting your career or taking the next step, you'll be supported by experienced colleagues in a collaborative and inclusive environment. What could your next role look like? Are you looking to develop your cost management career with a global consultancy? Would you like to work on exciting projects while receiving support towards professional qualifications and career progression? We're looking for an Assistant Cost Manager to join our team. You'll work alongside experienced cost managers and project leaders, helping to deliver high-quality services to our clients while building your technical and commercial knowledge. What you'll be doing As an Assistant Cost Manager, you'll have the opportunity to: Support the preparation of cost plans, estimates and reports Assist with cost management and financial control throughout the project lifecycle Help prepare tender documentation and contract information Help project leaders in delivering successful projects Attend client, contractor and project meetings Assist in the preparation of valuations and cost reporting Help monitor project budgets and expenditure Assist with procurement and tender evaluation activities Maintain accurate project records and documentation Build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers Learn and apply industry best practice and company procedures Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across a range of sectors What we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you have: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or are working towards completing one Some experience in a quantity surveying or cost management role, either through work placements or employment An interest in pursuing professional membership with RICS Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications A willingness to learn new systems and technologies, including CostX and other cost management software Good report writing and organisational skills The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment What will help you succeed? You'll be someone who: Is eager to learn and develop professionally Takes pride in delivering accurate work Enjoys working with others Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients Demonstrates initiative and a positive attitude Is committed to providing excellent client service

Support the preparation of cost plans, estimates and reports

Assist with cost management and financial control throughout the project lifecycle

Help prepare tender documentation and contract information

Help project leaders in delivering successful projects

Attend client, contractor and project meetings

Assist in the preparation of valuations and cost reporting

Help monitor project budgets and expenditure

Assist with procurement and tender evaluation activities

Maintain accurate project records and documentation

Build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers

Learn and apply industry best practice and company procedures

Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across a range of sectors

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or are working towards completing one

Some experience in a quantity surveying or cost management role, either through work placements or employment

An interest in pursuing professional membership with RICS

Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

A willingness to learn new systems and technologies, including CostX and other cost management software

Good report writing and organisational skills

The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Is eager to learn and develop professionally

Takes pride in delivering accurate work

Enjoys working with others

Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities

Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients

Demonstrates initiative and a positive attitude

Is committed to providing excellent client service

When you join us, you'll benefit from: Structured career development and progression opportunities Support towards RICS chartership Mentoring from experienced professionals Exposure to a diverse range of projects and sectors A collaborative and supportive working environment Flexible working arrangements A competitive salary and benefits package Ready to take the next step? If you're looking to develop your quantity surveying and cost management career with a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with Currie & Brown.

Structured career development and progression opportunities

Support towards RICS chartership

Mentoring from experienced professionals

Exposure to a diverse range of projects and sectors

A collaborative and supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

A competitive salary and benefits package