About the role
Due to continued growth, SRC is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Cost Manager to join the team. The role will be based in our Stockton-on-Tees or Newcastle office, though you may be required to occasionally visit sites across the UK, therefore a full, clean driving licence is essential. The role is being offered on a permanent basis to an individual who is driven, ambitious and looking to take that next step in their career. In return the successful applicant will be offered a benefits package including excellent career prospects.
The role
- Providing support on project cost forecasting and monitoring in line with budgets
- Obtaining prices for materials and services
- Agree valuations / variations / final accounts
- Attending site visits and project process meetings
- Liaising with clients and maintaining a strong rapport
- Review procurement methods and contracts
- Co-ordination, production and follow up of tenders
- General administration
- Reporting directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Working closely with other members of the team
Skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications
- Have or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying
- Demonstrable problem-solving skills
- An understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract would be beneficial
- Good knowledge of MS office suite
- Confident to work independently with the support of a team
- Be organised and have an ability to work across multiple projects
- Ensure that clients receive quality work and value for money
- Have the ability to work locally, as well as further afield if required
- Want to be part of a small team, which has opportunities for development
- Be proactive, enthusiastic, and excellent communicator, and keen to develop skills
- Support the SRCPM Director and other members of the team
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as required
- You should have experience of measurement activities utilising NRM and CESMM
Other requirements
- Willing to undertake relevant security clearance checks, and inductions as required by our clients (DBS etc)
- All staff must have a Driving Licence and the ability to drive to projects, although sustainable travel and the use of Teams is encouraged to help the carbon footprint of the work of SRC
What we can offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Pension
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. An additional day’s holiday for each years’ service after 5 years with the company
- A flexible benefit structure following a successful probationary period that allows you to choose what is right for you. These choices include health insurance, death in service, extra holidays & critical illness
- Hybrid working
- Early Friday finish
- Access to funding for training or courses that are beneficial to your career growth
Steel River Consultants are committed to having a diverse, inclusive workforce and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Apply now
If you have any questions about our company or would like to speak to us about a specific project, please contact us:




Stockton
Unit 4, Diamond Court
Douglas Close
Preston Farm Ind. Estate
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3SB
t. 01642 605147
e. info@srconsultants.co.uk
Glasgow
Suite 1.14,
Merlin Business Centre
20 Mossland Road
Hillington Park
Glasgow
G524XZ
Midlands
Chatsworth Court,
Alpha Construction,
Hilton
Derbyshire
DE65 5GE
Newcastle
Room 122
Walker Road
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 2HL
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