Assistant Cost Manager
Join our Oxford Cost Management team as a junior level quantity surveying professional and advance your career towards professional qualification.
Location: Oxford, OX1 | Employment type: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
As an Assistant Cost Manager you will support and independently deliver a full scope of cost management and quantity surveying services from initial cost plans to final account, on projects predominantly within the city limits or surrounding areas. You will work with clients across local & central government departments, as well as education, commercial, life‑sciences and healthcare sectors, providing cost advice on refurbishment, fit‑out, extension and new build projects up to and exceeding £100m in construction value.
Responsibilities
* Assist Cost Managers with preparation of order of cost estimates and option studies; producing cost plans; preparing cost‑in‑use studies; tender process management, including tender documentation preparation and designing tender marking schemes.
* Assist with evaluation and reporting of tenders; valuation of completed work and arranging for payments; preparation and settlement of final accounts; administration of construction contracts; preparation of reports to customers.
* Attain Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Benefits & Development
* Career growth and professional development opportunities
* Comprehensive flexible benefits scheme
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working arrangements
Experience, Knowledge & Key Skills
* Quantification of construction works and activities
* Cost estimating and cost planning
* Value engineering
* Procurement, tendering and post‑contract cost control
* Administration of different forms of construction contracts
* Clear and effective communication skills (oral and written)
* Methodical thinking and structured approach to work
* Strong organisational, problem‑solving and negotiating skills
* Financial and numeracy management skills
* Proficient ICT skills, especially MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to work as part of a team
About Gleeds
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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