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Cost Manager Manchester Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take full accountability for regional Cost Management and Cost Engineering, ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive prime costs and high-quality, compliant tenders. As Cost Manager, you will lead and develop the cost engineering function, oversee pricing from pre-tender through PCSA and into delivery alignment, and take ownership of the overall project price. You will work collaboratively with regional work-winning teams, supporting Bid Management, Pre-Construction and Operations to ensure clear visibility of cost drivers, risks, opportunities, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a key part in helping secure new business, strengthening client relationships and enabling well-informed decision-making at a senior level. Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and development of the cost engineering team to achieve sales and gross profit targets. Ensure consistent and compliant pricing across all pre-construction activities, in line with NG Bailey processes and delegated authority requirements. Work with Pre-Construction Leads to define clear pricing strategies focused on profit, risk management and client value. Report monthly on tenders and PCSA activity, including progress against programme and any required mitigation actions. Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Cost, Design & Technical, Procurement, Planning, and project teams to shape and communicate tender pricing strategy. Deliver effective cost planning services and maintain accurate historic cost data across project types and sectors. Maintain a detailed understanding of market pricing, competition, risks, market activity, and key stakeholders. Work with Procurement and technical leads to validate quotations, apply optimal buying strategies and maintain supply chain compliance. Maintain accountability for Estimation, SharePoint and related systems, ensuring timely production of required monthly reports. Following contract award, organise and ensure thorough handover of winning bids to Operations, providing clear evidence of tender basis, commercial opportunities and risk areas. Maintain the highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment. Requirements Management experience and/or 5+ years as a Senior Estimator. Experience leading cost engineering and/or estimating teams (desirable). Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in cost planning, pricing strategy, and risk management. Knowledge of procurement and supply chain engagement best practice. Evidence of Design and Commercial training (essential). Evidence of Management training (essential). Evidence of Health & Safety training (essential). Professional Management qualification (desirable). Qualifications in Design and/or Commercial disciplines (desirable). Benefits Financial compensation if working away from home 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Car/Car Allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

We are looking for an M&E contracts Manager for one of our clients who work on renewables, sustainability and eco projects in the Northwest. The are looking for someone with the ability to oversee Social housing, education, public sector projects in the region. This is a permanent opportunity working for a forward thinking innovative company in Cheshire. Role. duties, responsibilities Estimate and scope MEP trades during pre-construction. Review contract documents, making suggestions/modifications as they relate to the MEP trades. Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout duration of the project. Assist with developing detailed critical path methods (CPM) schedules for all MEP installation activities, including cost and resource loading. Work on project logistics and temporary facility plans. Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation. Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project. Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Manager and field staff. Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed. Represent the client with regard to the MEP process at weekly and contractors meetings. Take overall responsibility for the performance of all MEP trades. Supervise review and coordination of submittals and shop drawings Aims and Objectives: Deliver the company's expectations successfully across all key areas of the project, managing and supporting the individuals and team to exceed business performance targets. Identify and develop profitable opportunities through the procurement prior to the project commencing. Increase the profitability of the project through Procurement and VE opportunities. Ensure compliance to all policies during the project installation and during PC handover. Key responsibilities: Deliver financial targets to meet established objectives, this will include the reporting of financial status with the aid of the Site Commercial team into the Project Manager. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Engineering standards. Ensure works are carried out to high standard complying with relevant British Standards and codes of practice. Manage the provision of technical support to the contract. Maintain a close working relationship with Commercial, Engineering, Estimating and Support teams. Assist in final contract negotiations prior to contract award (including such matters as commercial and engineering matters). Provide engineering support (Mechanical or Electrical) as necessary to the business should workload demand in other areas or other new works. HNC/HND in Mechanical or electrical engineering Driving licence Degree qualified - desirable M&E Trade background - desirable Previous experience in the role is essential. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

M&E Quantity Surveyor Location: Leeds (or within commutable distance) Overview We are seeking an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor to join a growing building services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical packages across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. This role will suit a commercially astute individual who can manage the financial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring cost efficiency, value, and successful project delivery. The business operates across the full lifecycle of M&E projects, including design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Manage all commercial aspects of M&E projects from tender through to final account Prepare cost plans, budgets, and detailed valuations Conduct procurement of subcontractors and suppliers Review and negotiate contracts, variations, and final accounts Monitor project costs, cash flow, and financial reporting Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure commercial success Support pre-construction activities including estimating and tender submissions Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements Requirements Proven experience as an M&E Quantity Surveyor within the building services or construction sector Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical packages (MEP) Experience working on residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Strong understanding of contracts (e.g., JCT/NEC) Excellent negotiation and communication skills Proficient in cost management and commercial reporting Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent experience) Desirable Experience working on high-rise or large-scale residential developments Exposure to renewable energy or sustainable building solutions Background in both pre-construction and delivery phases Location Requirement Based within a commutable distance to Leeds or willing to travel regularly to project sites in the area Summary This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering high-quality M&E solutions across a diverse project portfolio, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

Mechanical Project Manager Immediately Required! RCM Ltd are partnering with a privately owned, Building Services contractor located within the East Midlands with projects spanning across the UK. They specialise in MEP installations within the commercial, distribution/logistic, educational, residential and leisure sectors to name but a few. We are looking to speak with experienced Mechanical Project Managers and Mechanical Project Engineers who would like the opportunity to work on mechanical projects from cradle to grave within the residential, distribution, highrise residential and educational sectors. As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for: MEP Installations & ensuring that they are completed to specification and high standards Managing the team to meet deadlines and ensure a successful handover Reporting into the Mechanical Director on a weekly basis Provide estimates for potential tender opportunites. Overlooking the project from inception through to handover Ensuring that materials are ordered and on site to limit delays to the MEP Installation / project Managing direct staff and subcontractors As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will be required to have the following Previous experience in working for an MEP / Building Services Contractor, with some estimating experience NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or HNC / HND in Building Services Engineering CSCS Card If you are interested in the Mechanical Project Manager role, then please contact Kiran Gill. RCM LTD is advertising this vacancy in its capacity as an employment business. RCM LTD supply both temporary and permanent labour to the Construction, Engineering and Allied Industries throughout the UK. Please note due to high volume of applicants only those who are successful will be contacted. RCM LTD are an equal opportunities employer .