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Assistant Cost Manager (Placement) - London

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate building surveying student seeking a Year Out Placement, eager for hands-on experience, and interested in diverse projects in commercial, residential, healthcare, and education.
  • You will handle cost planning, procurement strategies, tender processes, interim payment evaluations, cost forecasting, and attend progress meetings.

Requirements

  • - Undergraduate building surveying student looking for a Year Out Placement as part of their degree program.
  • - Ability to work alongside experienced surveyors.
  • - Eager to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of building surveying.
  • - Interest in contributing to a wide range of projects within sectors such as commercial, residential, healthcare, and education.

Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • You will cover the following areas:
  • Cost Planning, including:
  • Preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals
  • Preparation of elemental cost plans
  • Providing advice and opinion on client development plans and expectations
  • Conducting value engineering studies
  • Procurement, including:
  • Providing advice on procurement strategy
  • Assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists
  • Preparing and issuing tender documents
  • Running a competitive tender process, including managing queries from tendering contractors
  • Managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations
  • Preparation of Contract Recommendation Reports
  • Preparation of contract documents
  • Handling compliant tenders
  • Post Contract Quantity Surveying, including:
  • Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments
  • Preparing certificates
  • Managing change control in accordance with contracts
  • Producing cost reports and cost forecasting
  • Assisting Project Managers with preparing Early Warnings, Instructions, and Compensation Events
  • Attending progress meetings

FAQs

What is the salary for the Assistant Cost Manager (Placement) position?

The salary for the position is competitive.

Where is the job location for the Assistant Cost Manager (Placement)?

The job location is in London.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This is a temporary, full-time vacancy.

What type of experience can I expect to gain from this placement?

You will gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects in various sectors such as commercial, residential, healthcare, and education.

Will I receive mentorship during my placement?

Yes, you will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

What are the key areas I will be working in as an Assistant Cost Manager?

You will cover areas such as Cost Planning, Procurement, and Post Contract Quantity Surveying.

Do I need to be a specific type of student to apply?

This opportunity is aimed at undergraduate building surveying students looking for a Year Out Placement as part of their degree program.

How can I request reasonable adjustments during the application process?

You can contact the recruitment team at recruitment@uk.rlb.com to request any reasonable adjustments.

What values does RLB promote in their workplace culture?

RLB promotes values such as fairness, equality of opportunity, community support, environmental responsibility, and integrity.

Is there flexibility in the working environment?

Yes, RLB is open to conversations regarding flexible and agile working arrangements from day one.

Bringing imagination to life

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Confidence today inspires tomorrowWith a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, advisory, project & programming management, and sustainability & carbon services. Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas. We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.