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About The Role
Cost Manager | UK Property | Full time, permanent | Oxford, OX1
About this opportunity
Gleeds is an award-winning, global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the Built Environment. Our impartial advice helps clients maximise return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With over 135 years of construction intelligence, we offer unparalleled insight across all sectors, helping clients deliver real value from their assets.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our Oxford office. You’ll be working within a sociable environment as part of a team of 16 cost managers from junior to senior level.
You’ll work with flagship clients in the local market (Oxford University, Harwell Science Campus, Oxford Business Park, local Schools), focusing on Education, Life Science & Healthcare sectors. Projects are easily accessible by walking or cycling.
Enjoy opportunities to develop your career, build strong relationships with longstanding clients, and pursue additional qualifications with full support from the business.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
* Engaging with customers to develop, grow, and maintain relationships.
* Delivering high-quality services ensuring cost management deliverables meet customer requirements.
* Managing projects to deliver high-quality services and deliverables per business procedures.
* Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies.
* Cost planning and benchmarking.
* Cost-in-use studies.
* Advising on procurement strategies and implementing them.
* Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
* Settling final accounts.
* Providing legal and contractual advice related to construction projects.
* Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
* Managing service delivery for profit.
* Advising Directors on project issues, especially those impacting professional indemnity insurance.
* Identifying and driving new business opportunities.
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
* Career development opportunities
* A contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Global Travel Scholarship Programme
* Flexible working arrangements
About You
Who we are looking for:
Experience, Knowledge, and Key Skills
* Broad, in-depth cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
* Knowledge of cost estimating and planning techniques.
* Understanding of construction procurement strategies, tendering, and contracts.
* Experience in post-contract cost management tasks.
* Ability to administer contracts as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent.
* Understanding of legislation affecting building contracts.
* Leadership skills to motivate and lead teams.
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
* Methodical work approach.
* Ability to analyze complex information and requirements.
* Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, and numeracy skills.
* Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Skill in preparing bids and negotiating fees.
* Ability to work collaboratively and manage teams.
Qualifications
* MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
About Us
Gleeds offers a world of opportunity and a diverse, supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference. Our global presence across 75+ offices fosters a rich environment for collaboration and growth. We value relationships, understanding, and bringing people together to succeed.
Our core values are:
* Professionalism with personality
* Excellence with humility
* Innovation with agility
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance. Gleeds is also a Great Place to Work certified employer.
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