Cost Manager

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Final date to receive applications:  30 June 2026

Department:  Cost Management

Location:

Italy

Title:

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Discipline:  Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Industry:  Data Centre

Seniority Level:  Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:  Finance and Sales Industries:
Construction

Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas:  Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow  – values that sit at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress. We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‑owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview
We are currently recruiting Cost Managers in Milan. This is an exciting opportunity to join and strengthen RLB’s team while working in a supportive environment, on interesting projects. The role presents an opportunity to work across various projects as well as commercial, life sciences and industrial among others in the future while the team continues to develop, diversify and as RLB’s European business continues to grow.

Role Responsibilities

The candidate will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.

To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.

To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.

Comply with established commercial/procurement/contractual strategies.

Take responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.

Cost Planning and estimating, post contract and procurement duties.

Candidate Profile
Qualifications

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction related technical discipline.

Experience

Proven technical / project delivery experience. Previously employed by a consultancy, contractor, developer, or client‑side organisation.

Stakeholder management with a clear focus on developing client accounts.

A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines.

Behaviours

Recognised as a positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.

Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

RLB Employee Benefits

Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work‑life balance.

Competitive maternity and paternity packages.

Well‑Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, plus the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.

Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including in‑house mentoring schemes.

Additional Benefits – We offer a wide range of benefits including professional membership subscriptions.

Exceptional Exposure – You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.

Social Responsibility – We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Find out more here:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe.

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