Senior Cost Manager – Utilities
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Cost Management
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: London
Description
Title: Senior Cost Manager
Sector: Utilities
Discipline: Cost Management
Location: London (With Hybrid Working)
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Commercial Consultants to support and grow our Commercial Utility Consultancy team. The role will suit a commercially astute, client‑facing individual with deep knowledge of utility procurement, infrastructure cost modelling, and lifecycle commercial strategy. The role will involve shaping our market positioning, supporting major bids, and embedding commercial best practice across utility and energy programmes. The role demands high‑level strategic thinking, hands‑on leadership, and the ability to influence both client‑side and internally at RLB. This is a critical leadership role contributing to RLB’s ambitious growth within the utilities sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the successful delivery of projects within the Utilities sector.
- Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying.
- Strategic cost planning and management.
- Procurement and contract administration.
- Financial reporting and risk management.
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Benchmarking and market intelligence.
- Systems and process improvement.
- Compliance and governance.
- Contribute to the financial performance of projects and the wider business, including revenue and profitability.
- Promote efficiency, effectiveness and best practice across projects and teams.
- Keep up to date with current thinking and best practice within the discipline.
- Work closely with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver projects successfully and on budget.
- Comply with established Commercial, Procurement, Contractual strategies.
- Carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction related technical discipline.
- Chartered / Professionally Qualified (MRICS or equivalent).
Experience
- Previously employed by a consultancy or client in a similar role.
- Experience of utilities packages essential.
Behaviours
- Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors; a team player with strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.
RLB Employee Benefits
- Hybrid Working – working patterns to support work‑life balance, and competitive maternity and paternity packages.
- Well‑Rewarded – competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
- Focus On Wellbeing – health and wellness options including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
- Healthcare Packages – private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
- Personal Development – continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.
- Additional Benefits – season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
- Exceptional Exposure – opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions.
- Social Responsibility – team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@uk.rlb.com.
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