Associate Cost Manager – Set Up & Lead a New QS Team
Salary/Rate:£70-80k + car allowance + generous benefits package
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Sector:Built Environment & Surveying, Quantity Surveying
Job ref:CK3176586
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Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Are you a Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next bold step? This is a rare opportunity to be the first Cost Manager in a thriving Birmingham office, with the full backing of a national powerhouse consultancy (no names—but you’ll know them!).
We’re looking for an Associate-level Cost Manager to establish and grow a new Quantity Surveying team, working alongside an already well-established Building Consultancy division.
The role:
- Deliver key projects across industrial & logistics, commercial refurbishments, and BPSA
- Work closely with the national cost management network and local project teams
- Build a team around you, with fast-track promotion opportunities
- Become a go-to expert for both new and existing clients in the region
What we’re looking for:
- Solid experience in cost management/quantity surveying—preferably in consultancy
- Strong technical knowledge across industrial, logistics, and commercial sectors
- Excellent communication skills—confident in client-facing roles
- MRICS qualified (or progressing towards chartership)
Why apply?
- A chance to shape and lead a new team in a major regional market
- Significant scope for career progression and leadership development
- Support from a respected national team while having local autonomy
- Competitive salary + benefits + bonus scheme
This is the perfect role for someone ambitious who’s ready to make their mark in the Midlands.
Interested? Let’s have a confidential chat today.
Caroline Kingsley
M: 07768 381 831
E: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk
C: https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min
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