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Cost Management Graduate Programme 2025

London, United Kingdom


Company Description

Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers and investors on a local, national and international basis. Services include brokerage sales and leasing (landlord and tenant representation), real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing and research. We provide our services across the core sectors (office, industrial, retail and hotel) as well as many specialised property types.

The UK business is headquartered in London, with 1200 specialists throughout 16 offices across the UK and Ireland. 

Colliers Values

Be enterprising to exceed expectations
Collaborate to drive exceptional results
Invest in relationships to deliver enduring value
Be experts to lead our industry into the future
Do what's right for our clients, people and communities


Job Description

The Team

As a Graduate Cost Manager at Colliers you will be working closely with the Cost Management team on a number of projects at different stages from initial feasibility through to completion, and across a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, residential and leisure. To support your development you will have a dedicated line manager and access to various structured training including our internal APC programme.

The role will include working closely with the wider Project and Building Consultancy team service lines.

Tasks will include:

  • Assisting in the preparation of pre-contract cost estimates and cost plans
  • Assisting in preparing procurement reports
  • Preparation of tender documentation and management of process
  • Tender analysis and recommendation
  • Preparation of contract documentation
  • Post-contract cost control including interim valuations, cost report and managing change.
  • Final account negotiations

This structured two-year programme focuses on the completion of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The structured training programme includes three development conferences, APC training days, internal mocks and an assigned APC Supervisor and Counsellor. As well as the structured training, Graduate Surveyors are entitled to take up to 5 days of study leave prior to their APC.


Qualifications

Skills

  • Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Must possess excellent presentation and negotiation skills
  • Must possess excellent organisation and time management skills
  • Must have proficient IT skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
  • Must be able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Must be willing to learn, to be proactive, and to contribute to the success of the Department

Qualifications 

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines (or working towards)
  • Basic technical knowledge
  • Work experience within the industry / field of expertise

Additional Information

For more information visit our Graduate Careers website - Colliers | Early Careers Programme | Apprenticeships & Graduates

At Colliers, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.

  1. UK Graduate Programme
  1. Full Time
  2. London
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