Assistant Cost Manager (Placement)
Fixed Term - Full TimeJob Overview
Title: Year Out Placement
Discipline: Cost Management
Location: London (With Hybrid Working)
Location: London (With Hybrid Working)
Duration: 12 months
Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. We’re proud of how we guide, mentor and support people from the earliest stages of their careers, laying the foundations for their future success.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Role Overview
At RLB, we’re proud to be shaping the future of the built environment — and we know that starts with investing in the next generation of talent. Our Placements are a great opportunity to explore what it’s like to work at RLB, gain hands-on experience, and start building your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Cost Management Placement at RLB, you’ll work alongside our experienced Cost Managers to support the delivery of high-quality cost and commercial advice across a variety of projects. This hands-on placement will give you an insight into how we manage costs through all stages of a construction project — from initial estimates and feasibility studies to tendering and final account.
You’ll gain valuable experience in data analysis, project reporting, and stakeholder collaboration, while developing your understanding of how we help our clients achieve value for money and sustainable project outcomes.
Your day-to-day could include:
- Support the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for live projects.
- Assist in updating project cost reports and tracking financial progress.
- Review supplier and contractor quotations with guidance from senior team members.
- Contribute to benchmarking exercises and market research on materials and pricing.
- Help prepare tender documentation and assess returns.
- Attend internal and client meetings to observe the cost management process in action.
- Maintain accurate project data and assist with document management.
- Learn to use RLB’s cost management systems and digital tools.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated, and ready to learn. You’ll be studying a RICS accredited degree in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
Behaviours
- Great communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive approach and willingness to get involved.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for learning and making a difference.