Cost Manager

Job in Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK

Listing for: Gleeds

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-05

Job specializations:

Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Engineering
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Assisting in all cost and procurement management processes, with a view to successfully completing the Gleeds’ internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting Cost Managers in the preparation of:
Order of cost estimates and option studies.
Cost plans.
Tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
Assisting in the:
Evaluation and reporting of tenders.
Valuation of completed work and arranging for payments.
Preparation and settlement of final accounts.
Administration of construction contracts.
Preparation of reports to customers.

Additional responsibilities include:

Attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

Opportunities to develop and grow your career
A contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

Develop knowledge and further post graduate practice experience in the following:
Quantification of construction works and activities.
Cost planning.
Procurement.
Post-contract cost control.
Administration of different forms of construction contract.
Demonstrate:
Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.
Financial and numeracy management skills.
Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

RICS exempting or non-exempting degree, plus industry experience. You will have enrolled for, commenced your APC.

About us

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.

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