Chartered Cost Manager

Overview

Provide cost advice from early design to final account, manage projects and client relationships

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• tender management
• contract admin
• project management
• reporting
• client engagement

Tasks

-Settling final accounts. -Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities. -Producing and presenting reports to Customers. -Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships. -Managing service delivery for profit. -Evaluating and reporting on tenders. -Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and option studies. -Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements. -Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent. -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. -Advising on and implementing procurement strategies. -Managing projects and to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures. -Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes -Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives. -Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.

Requirements

• mrics
• mciob
• excel
• cost management
• construction methods
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Methodical way of thinking and approach to work -Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily -Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts -Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills -Ability to work as part of a team -Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; -Good knowledge of construction methods and materials. -Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification. -Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments. -MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building) -Exposure to a variety of local & national schemes & projects across a range of sectors -Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks -Expert guidance and advice from experienced industry leaders within Gleeds, both locally & nationally -Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies. -Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning. -MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) OR -Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Programme -A competitive salary in line with experience, plus car allowance and comprehensive benefits package -Opportunities to focus on management, sector specialism, key accounts and more -Structured support towards professional qualifications plus a range of professional & personal learning options -Opportunities to develop and grow your career -Opportunities to influence change and improvements as part of a certified "Great Place to Work" -A contributory pension scheme -A range of health & wellbeing benefits -Enhanced 39 week paid maternity leave benefit -Discounts & partnership perks including tech, travel, entertainment, food & drink -Hybrid working patterns, with flexible working options to support work / life balance -A fair, inclusive and respectful work environment, with a positive and collaborative culture -25 days annual leave (per annum) + bank holidays -Professional enrolment, assessment & subscription cover -Hybrid working pattern & flexible working options -Holiday buy & sell scheme -Our global travel scholarship programme -A clear career development pathway with regular check ins

About Gleeds

-They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure. -Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. -They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs. -Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants. -The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. -It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.

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