Overview In this Birmingham-based role, you will deliver end-to-end cost management across varied projects within a newly established Midlands team. You'll work with cross-functional colleagues, guided by a regional lead, to produce accurate cost plans, tender documents and budgets while leveraging AI-driven insights. The role combines hands-on project delivery with opportunities to influence how JLL grows its Midlands presence. You will contribute to technical excellence and support junior staff, shaping meaningful outcomes for clients and projects.
Responsibilities- Deliver cost management services from feasibility to post-contract stages
- Prepare cost plans, tender documents and project budgets and monitor cost performance
- Provide clear procurement, value engineering and risk management advice to clients
- Collaborate with project managers, building consultants and design teams for seamless outcomes
- Manage multiple projects with focus on quality, accuracy and client service
- Support junior staff with technical guidance and knowledge sharing
- Utilise AI-enhanced cost management tools for data-led insights and reporting efficiency
- Contribute to JLL's reputation for technical excellence in the Midlands
Key requirements- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline
- MRICS qualification or working toward chartership
- Strong technical cost management experience across sectors
- Excellent attention to detail and project delivery confidence
- Clear communication and client relationship management skills
- Collaborative and proactive approach in multi-disciplinary teams
- Desire for progression from Senior Cost Manager to Associate
- communication
- client relationship management
- collaboration
- cost management
- cost planning
- tender documentation
