Gleeds Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Chartered Cost Manager
We're a local market leader in Southampton, with a 40+ year history of delivering a range of construction projects across Hampshire and neighbouring counties. We've developed a comprehensive local client network, partnering with universities, local authorities, central government departments and commercial clients, providing quality professional guidance on major projects & schemes that have had a substantial impact on local communities.
Responsibilities
* Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
* Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
* Delivering high quality services 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.
* 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* 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.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (per annum) + bank holidays.
* Holiday buy & sell scheme.
* A range of health & wellbeing benefits.
* Discounts & partnership perks including tech, travel, entertainment, food & drink.
* Professional enrolment, assessment & subscription cover.
* Enhanced 39 week paid maternity leave benefit.
* Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Our global travel scholarship programme.
* Hybrid working pattern & flexible working options.
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid-working
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales / Industries: Construction
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