Assistant Cost Manager (Consultancy) Belfast

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary £35000 - £40000.00 per annum + Pension, Medical and Dental, Hybrid
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Built Environment
ReferenceBBBH14293DO_1771494324

Job description

Cost Manager (Consultancy)

Client
A superb opportunity has arisen for a Cost Manager to join our well-established client as part of their expanding Cost Management division. The organisation works across a diverse portfolio of real estate sectors including residential (both public and private), higher education, retail, government, and additional markets, delivering complex and high-profile schemes throughout the built environment.

The Ideal Person

Experience

  • Strong technical experience delivering cost management services

  • Clear track record of independently managing projects across comparable real estate sectors

  • Previous background working as a Cost Manager within a consultancy setting

  • Employer's Agent experience would be advantageous

  • Comfortable in client-facing situations with an emphasis on delivering high technical standards

  • Confident in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications

  • Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or a related RICS-accredited discipline

  • Actively working toward RICS chartership or membership of a similar professional institution

Behaviours

  • Recognised as a client-oriented and constructive collaborator who supports colleagues

  • A dependable team player who is eager to grow and enhance their skills

  • Energetic and forward-thinking, committed to providing excellent client service while achieving strong commercial performance

Responsibilities

  • Managing project expenditure from initial concept and design phases through to final completion

  • Administering procedures for the procurement, appointment and oversight of construction and engineering contractors

  • Contributing to comprehensive cost planning activities

  • Producing preliminary cost plans, budgets and financial evaluations

  • Advising clients on suitable procurement approaches

  • Compiling and distributing tender documentation

  • Providing full pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying services

  • Collaborating closely with clients, project stakeholders and internal colleagues to deliver successful outcomes

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,000 per annum

  • Hybrid working - 2 days office / 3 days home

  • Modern serviced office environment

  • 5% employer-matched pension contribution

  • Private medical cover

  • Private dental cover

  • Birthday leave

  • Car allowance for Senior level and above (£5,000 per annum)

  • Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year

  • Access to discounted company share purchase scheme

  • Competitive annual leave package

  • Ongoing learning and development programme including APC support and mentoring

  • Payment of professional membership fees

  • Season ticket loan scheme

  • Gym membership and cycle-to-work initiatives

  • Regular team events, social activities, charity fundraising and volunteering opportunities

For more information on this position, or to discuss other Built Environment opportunities in Belfast or across Northern Ireland, please apply using the link below or contact Dan Orr in strict confidence.

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