Associate Cost Manager (Cost Management)

Location: Reading, Thames Valley, United Kingdom; hybrid working.

Company

hirify.global is an independent, employee-owned organisation providing cost management, quantity surveying, project management, and advisory services for the built environment.

What you will do

• Deliver core cost management services across multiple projects and act as the main client liaison.
• Manage regional property and business support issues, promoting efficiency, effectiveness, and best practice.
• Control property and infrastructure budgets and oversee revenue, costs, profit, and business plans.
• Lead project delivery, monitor technical performance, and regularly review projects with staff and customers.
• Plan resources to support customer satisfaction and profitable delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement, conduct local quality assurance and health and safety audits, and contribute to business strategy.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similar technical discipline.
• MRICS or membership of another relevant professional body.
• Strong experience in the healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
• Strong technical delivery experience.
• Previous employment by a consultancy or end-user client.
• Stakeholder management experience with a clear focus on developing client accounts.
• Client-focused, positive, and collaborative approach with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues.
• Commitment to customer service excellence and strong commercial results.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with family-friendly policies.
• Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Private healthcare, dental insurance, eyecare vouchers, gym membership, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Continuous learning and development, including APC support and in-house mentoring.
• Professional membership subscriptions, season ticket loan, and exposure to diverse projects across sectors and regions.
• Team and social events, charity fundraising, and volunteering opportunities.