Title: Assistant Cost Manager (Graduate)
Discipline: Cost Management
Location: Madrid (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. We’re proud of how we guide, mentor and support people from the earliest stages of their careers, laying the foundations for their future success.

RLB’s Future Professionals programme, our development scheme for graduates, is designed to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders. This comprehensive scheme spans two years for graduates, providing structured training support every step of the way, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects.

Participants receive mentoring from chartered professionals and additional training focused on both soft and technical skills, ensuring they are well-equipped to achieve their career and chartership goals.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Assist with preparing cost estimates and project budgets
Support cost planning exercises to help projects remain within financial constraints

Procurement & Contract Management

Learn about procurement strategies and contract administration
Assist in the preparation of tender documents and evaluation of contractor bids

Financial Reporting & Risk Management

Support the preparation of cost reports, identifying financial risks and opportunities
Assist with tracking project expenditure to help ensure value for money

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with clients, contractors and internal teams to support cost-effective project delivery
Develop communication and commercial skills to support informed decision-making

Qualifications

Degree in Construction, Engineering or a related field (e.g. Arquitectura Técnica, Ingeniería Civil)

Behaviours

Curious and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in learning and developing within cost management
Detail‑oriented and numerate, with a focus on accuracy and quality in all work
Ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines effectively
Comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback to build knowledge and confidence
Collaborative team player who values shared learning and accountability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Encouraged to contribute ideas and perspectives
No prior technical experience required – full training, mentoring, and support provided

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including professional membership subscriptions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Benefits

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com

Assistant Cost Manager (Graduate)

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Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Benefits

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