Assistant Cost Manager

at  Rider Levett Bucknall

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Our Cost Management Team at RLB proactively manages the cost of a building project, from the initial design stages through to the building’s completion and sometimes even the costs incurred through maintenance and operation once the building is up and running. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our clients and enjoy long term relationships with a large majority.
As global construction consultancy, we bring local market insight combined with our expert understanding of global trends, giving our clients confidence when deploying in new countries backed up by our high standards.
We are a sector focused business actively operating and investing in Commercial, Data Centre, Residential, Education, Healthcare and Retail clients and projects. Surveyors work in close contact with the client, advising them on financial and legal matters that arise during the project.
As part of our wider expansion through Europe, RLB’s team in the Netherlands is growing at a fast pace. Our team provides a quality approach to deliver demanding, high value and complex projects. We are now seeking Assistant Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers at this exciting stage of the team’s expansion, establishing a team of future leaders in the local and European market.

ABOUT US

Confidence today inspires tomorrow
With 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, project management and advisory 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.
RLB has released the 2022 edition of Perspective, a compilation of insights from members of the RLB team around the world.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Cost Manager / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a client focused team in our growing European HQ in Amsterdam. This is an exciting opportunity to join and strengthen RLB’s team while working in a supportive environment, on interesting projects.
The role presents an opportunity to work across Data Centre projects as well as residential, commercial, life sciences, retail, industrial and more in the future while our team continues to develop, diversify and as RLB’s European business continues to grow.
The role will involve supporting Senior Cost Managers, Associates and Partners on a range of projects. As you progress and develop you will have the opportunity to manage your own schemes in the future.
The role also offers a platform to develop and opportunities to progress while working alongside a diverse and impressive team on exciting projects for international clients.
The role also involves opportunities to travel, as RLB are currently working in various European countries for various clients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline e.g. Cost Manager, Cost Expert, Cost specialist, Kostendeskundige, Bouwkostenadviseur, Bouwkostenmanager
• Some QS / Cost Management experience within a similar role
• Desire to work in an international consultancy environment.
• Client facing, enjoys providing a good service.
• Able to build long-term relationships.
• Previously employed by a consultancy, contractor, developer, or client-side organisation.
• A track record of working with teams.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to deadlines.
• A team player, collaborative, flexible, and career focussed