Graduate Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Assist with cost planning, procurement and post‑contract tasks on construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost planning
• tender analysis
• value engineering
• cost forecasting
• change control
• site meetings

Tasks

Contribute to the delivery of residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments from day one. You’ll gain exposure across all stages of the project lifecycle - from early-stage cost planning through to procurement and post-contract support. Assisting with preparation of budget estimates and elemental cost plans Supporting tender analysis and contractor appointment processes Supporting value engineering and feasibility assessments Working with project teams to understand design and cost impacts Helping to prepare tender documentation Assisting with the preparation of contract documents Supporting change control processes and cost forecasting Monitoring project costs and preparing payment recommendations Attending site and progress meetings with the project team

Requirements

• problem solving
• collaboration
• quantity surveying
• analytical
• communication
• risk management

What You Bring

Enthusiasm, ambition, and a proactive approach to problem-solving A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from experienced mentors A degree (or on track to complete one) in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or a related discipline Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail Good communication and interpersonal skills Learning to manage commercial risks and support client objectives

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Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working: 3 office days and 2 days working from home Personal development: we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership and professional development. Roadmap for progression: we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression. Autonomy: you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company. Flexible, hybrid working - Exeter

About Brookbanks

-From its UK base, it acts as both technical advisor and development partner, guiding major mixed-use, residential, retail, and infrastructure projects. -Its civil engineering wing has shaped new towns, urban extensions, highways, drainage systems, bridges, and flood alleviation works. -Specialist mechanical and electrical engineers design award-winning building services, energy systems, lighting, power, fire protection and renewables. -Hydrology experts model and mitigate flood risks from all sources, turning constraints into sustainable site-wide solutions. -Cost & commercial advisors manage multi-million-pound budgets, viability appraisals, S106 funding, value engineering and expert witness roles. -Development management leads projects end-to-end, handling planning, stakeholder coordination, CDM requirements and utilities adoption. -Known for bringing in-house technical expertise together as one team, they eliminate outsourcing delays and provide seamless delivery.

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