Cost Manager

• Barrow-in-Furness (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time – with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award‑winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life‑changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

At Gleeds, our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or to remain at the office base you choose.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Cost Manager with a background in major, complex programmes to join our team in Barrow-in-Furness on a permanent basis. In this role you will be closely supporting the team leaders in people and client development and management alongside your day to day role.

• Contract Administration
• Ensure adherence to processes and procedures for issuing works in line with contracts.
• Optimise value for money by facilitating improved contractor performance management.
• Contract advice, ensuring obligations under contract are met;
• Challenge and manage scope changes, highlighting any commercial impact.
• Monitor and validate supplier performance against contracts via KPI mechanisms
• Oversee application for payment in line with undertaken activities
• Align financial reports to the requirements of the business.
• Validate impact of changes to scope, ensuring compliance to contract.
• Advise client on contractual matters and implications of actions on contract.
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risk.
• Oversee validation of estimates.

However no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

• We are seeking candidates relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Experience/willing to learn about mechanical and electrical industry in an infrastructure/ defence environment.
• Comfortable communicating and negotiating with various levels of stakeholders
• Ideally be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well‑being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work‑life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at