Overview
Gleeds is recruiting for a Cost Manager to join our Southampton office. We are a local market leader in Southampton with a 40+ year history of delivering a range of construction projects across Hampshire and neighbouring counties. This role involves providing cost advice and guidance from early RIBA stage cost planning through to final account and acting as the primary commercial contact for various projects, clients and frameworks.
As a cost manager with our Southampton office you’ll be part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and you’ll mentor junior team members and support project leads on major schemes.
Location: Southampton, UK (SO30). Employment type: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid-working.
Responsibilities
* 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 and delivering high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures.
* Preparing and presenting 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 tender marking schemes).
* Evaluating and reporting on tenders; valuing completed work and arranging payments; settling final accounts.
* Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
* Producing and presenting reports to customers; identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across Business Units activities.
* Managing service delivery for profit and advising Directors promptly of any project issues that could impact Gleeds PI insurance.
What we offer
* A clear career development pathway with regular check-ins.
* Exposure to a variety of local and national schemes across sectors.
* Structured support towards professional qualifications and a range of learning options.
* A fair, inclusive and respectful work environment with a positive, collaborative culture.
* Opportunities to focus on management, sector specialism, key accounts and more.
* Hybrid working patterns with flexible options for work/life balance.
* Guidance from experienced industry leaders within Gleeds, locally and nationally.
* Opportunities to influence change as part of a certified "Great Place to Work".
* Competitive salary in line with experience, plus car allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
* Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
* Knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
* Good knowledge of construction methods and materials; post-contract cost management tasks.
* Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
* Clear and effective communication skills; methodical approach; good organisational and adaptability skills.
* Excellent problem solving, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
* Sound ICT skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Ability to absorb complex information and understand legislation impacting building contracts; ability to work as part of a team.
Qualifications
* MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr