- Pay
- £34–49k
- Where
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Join a startup Property & Construction company as a Cost Manager in Belfast.
Construction costs in Northern Ireland have moved fast over the last few years, and projects that run on guesswork don't survive.
This is a growing Property & Construction company that builds and develops at pace, and it needs someone who can keep the numbers honest from tender to handover.
The Cost Manager role sits right at the centre of that, reporting on budgets that actually get used to make decisions.
Here's what you'll be doing: Preparing and managing cost plans across live construction and development projects Producing accurate cost reports for project leads and for external stakeholders Reviewing contractor valuations, variations and final accounts Tracking budgets against actual spend and flagging risk before it becomes a problem Supporting procurement, from tender documentation through to contract award Working directly with site teams, architects and clients to keep every project financially on track Here are the skills you'll need: A few years' experience as a Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor or similar within Property & Construction Degree or professional qualification in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related field (RICS membership or working towards it is a plus) Strong working knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts Comfortable with cost software and spreadsheet modelling at a detailed level Clear communicator who can hold their own in a room with contractors and clients Able to work independently and make calls without someone checking every step Key perks and benefits: Salary of £33,500 to £49,000, depending on experience Equity in the business, not just a pay packet Hybrid working between Belfast and home, with flexible hours built in A genuine learning and development budget to grow beyond this role Flat structure.
You'll have real input, not just a seat at the back of the room Why pursue a career in Property & Construction?
Property & Construction in Belfast has kept building through conditions that slowed other sectors down, and demand for people who can manage cost properly hasn't let up.
A Cost Manager who's good at the job moves quickly, from project surveyor roles through to senior commercial positions, often within the same company.
Few sectors reward sound judgement on numbers as directly as this one does.
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