Assistant Cost Manager

We have an opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Cost Manager to join the team in our Bristol office. You will work closely with senior colleagues, supporting the delivery of a broad mix of projects across Bristol, the South West and, where appropriate, our wider national business. The role offers exposure to different sectors, clients and project stages, helping you build confidence, technical capability and commercial awareness.

Our work includes projects typically ranging from £1m to over £1bn across sectors such as commercial, residential, build-to-rent, later living, education, health, defence, manufacturing and public sector development.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Support the day-to-day delivery of cost management commissions as part of the Bristol Cost Management team.
• Contribute to building cost advice at various RIBA stages, including feasibility estimates, order of cost estimates, cost plans and pre-tender estimates.
• Undertake measurement in accordance with defined standards and contribute to the preparation of pricing documents, schedules and cost plan information.
• Support the evaluation of building designs and alternative proposals to help clients maintain budget control and secure best value.
• Assist with the preparation, issue, evaluation and reporting of tenders, including arithmetical checks, tender analysis and commercial review...