About this opportunity
Executive professional responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* 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 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.
* Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
* Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
* Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
* Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
* Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
* Preparing bids for services.
* 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.
Benefits
* 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
* Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials
* Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
* Sound 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
* 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 readilyClear 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)
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