Cost Manager - Graduate

Colliers is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to occupiers, developers, and investors at local, national, and international levels.

With our UK headquarters in London, Colliers employs 1,200 specialists across 16 offices in the UK and Ireland.

One of our core business units is Project and Building Consultancy who provide the following services across all sectors; Building Surveying, Cost Management, Project Management, Project Monitoring, Environmental and Energy & Sustainability.

This role is to support the continued growth of the Cost Management team.

We are seeking a Cost Manager who is within 6-12 months from sitting their APC. The role will involve working closely with the Cost Management team across projects at various stages, from feasibility to completion. Our projects span multiple sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential, and leisure. You'll have a dedicated line manager and access to structured training, including APC preparation to support your development.

The role also involves close collaboration with the Project and Building Consultancy team’s service lines.

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and cost plans
• Produce procurement reports including Pre-Qualification Questionnaires
• Prepare and manage tender documentation
• Conduct tender analysis and make recommendations
• Prepare contract documentation
• Manage post-contract cost control, including interim valuations, cost reporting, and handling change management
• Support final account negotiations

• Enrolled on APC programme and within 12 months of sitting
• Experience using Cost X software and, ideally, JCT online and NBS Chorus
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors; residential, commercial, industrial

To aid your APC journey, Colliers provides structured training, including, APC training days, internal mocks, and an assigned APC Supervisor and Counsellor. You'll also have up to 5 days of study leave before your APC assessment.