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Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd
Cost manager
Posted: 13 October
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Overview

Cost Manager
Real Estate Construction
Gleeds LLP, Oxford (OX1)

Permanent | Full time | Hybrid


About this opportunity

We are searching for a quantity surveyor or cost manager with experience in property construction to join our Oxford office as part of our expanding Oxford Cost Management team.

Our Oxford office is one of the local market leaders, possessing a well earned, positive reputation with the local client base. Working with clients ranging from private developers & local authorities to central government bodies and world renowned institutions, joining the team will provide opportunities to work on schemes across a range of sectors. Recent projects include new build and fit-outs for cutting edge lab, research and innovation facilities, refurbishments of listed buildings & historic landmarks, crucial hospital improvement projects, prime mixed use developments and more.

Joining us you'll ideally have experience planning, estimating & managing costs for construction projects from early feasibility stages through to final account, advising clients and producing cost reports independently or with minimal supervision.


Benefits

* Support & guidance from experienced chartered professionals
* Exposure to various industries and sectors, opportunities
* Opportunities to further develop your technical & professional skills
* Regular social events to foster positive team culture
* A clear, structured and consultative career development pathway


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 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.
* Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
* Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
* Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
* 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

* Opportunities to develop and grow your career
* A contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Our global travel scholarship 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.
* Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
* Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
* Good 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
* Good 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


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.

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