Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager

Property & Real Estate | |Cardiff

Permanent | Hybrid working

We have an excellent opportunity for a chartered quantity surveyor to join our growing Cardiff office as a key member of our highly successful cost management team. You'll work with a well established team of local market experts at our recently updated city centre office and South Wales business hub.

We're searching for a professional quantity surveyor / cost manager, with full RICS membership and experience delivering full RIBA lifecycle cost advice and guidance to clients, on refurbishment, fit-out or new build construction projects.

This role offers excellent variety across projects and clients, owing to our long and successful history of delivering schemes ranging from schools and universities, hospitals and healthcare projects, commercial, aviation, data centre and local authority schemes across the local region.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving multi-disciplinary team in Cardiff helping shape the future of South Wales by positively transforming the local built environment.

• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning.
• Cost-in-use studies.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.

• A competitive salary and flexible benefits provision
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A contributory pension s
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working pattern and further flexible working provisions

• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
• Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Sound knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
• Ability to work as part of a team

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

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

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