Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager

Employer:

Gleeds

Location:

Southampton, England

Role:
Senior Cost Manager (Senior Quantity Surveyor) focusing on high value construction schemes.

• Lead on cost management for construction projects up to £100m value.
• Build client relationships and act as a credible expert and Gleeds ambassador.
• Advisory role to junior surveyors and support their professional development.
• Deliver high quality services and ensure cost management deliverables meet customers’ requirements.
• Prepare and present cost estimates, option studies, tender documentation and manage the tender process.
• Valuing completed work, arranging payments and settling final accounts.
• Administer contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Identify new business development opportunities and drive growth.
• Manage service delivery for profit and advise Directors of any issues that might impact on professional indemnity insurance.

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).
• Sound cost management experience post qualification.
• Practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Experience of construction procurement strategies, tendering and contract strategies.
• Experience of post-contract cost management tasks.
• Clear communication skills (oral and written) and methodical approach.
• Organisational and problem solving, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills.
• Proficient ICT skills with MS Office.
• Understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.
• Team working ability.

• Car allowance in addition to salary.
• Professional subscription cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus holiday buy/sell options.
• Health cash plan.
• Partnership perks including discounts & exclusive offers.
• Cycle scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Progression pathways & structured professional development plans.
• Additional training and qualifications options.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Global travel scholarship programme.
• Hybrid working & flexible working options.
• A leading people-focused culture, certified “great place to work” three years in a row.

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide.