Senior Cost Manager

About this opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record of delivering healthcare sector projects to join our growing Midlands team. The ideal candidate will have NEC project experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic team, working on high-profile healthcare projects while contributing to the continued growth of our regional business.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.

Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.

Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.

Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.

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.

Producing and presenting reports to Customers.

Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.

Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.

Preparing bids for services.

Managing service delivery for profit.

Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance

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

Opportunities to develop and grow your career A contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills 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

QualificationsMRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is desirable. NEC contract experience is desirable.

Healthcare sector experience is required.

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