Assistant Cost Manager

Gleeds; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a full-time Cost Manager for their Oxford office. The successful candidate will support business objectives through cost management services for major clients in the Education and Healthcare sectors. The role offers opportunities for career development, alongside a supportive environment fostering professional growth.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Broad cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Detailed knowledge of cost estimating and procurement strategies.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality cost management services.
• Engaging with customers and maintaining relationships.
• Preparing cost estimates and advising on contracts.

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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About The Role

Cost Manager UK Property Full time, permanent Oxford, OX1

About this opportunity

Gleeds is an award-winning, global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the Built Environment. Our impartial advice helps clients maximise return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With over 135 years of construction intelligence, we offer unparalleled insight across all sectors, helping clients deliver real value from their assets.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our Oxford office. You’ll be working within a sociable environment and be part of a team of 16 cost managers from junior to senior level.

You’ll be working with a number of flagship clients in the local market (Oxford University, Harwell Science Campus, Oxford Business Park, local Schools) with a focus on Education, Life Science & Healthcare sectors. Projects are easily accessible by walking or cycling.

As well as great opportunities to develop your career, you can build strong relationships with longstanding clients and pursue additional qualifications with full support from the business.

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 cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning and benchmarking.
• Cost-in-use studies.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Valuing completed work and arranging 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.
• Managing service delivery for profit.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that might impact on Gleeds' professional indemnity (PI) insurance.
• Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme.
• Flexible working arrangements.

About You

Who we are looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Broad, in-depth cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks.
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Ability to motivate others and to lead high-performance teams.
• Effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, financial, and numeracy skills.
• Proficient ICT skills, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare bids for services.
• Negotiation skills for fees and profit generation.
• Ability to work and manage teams.

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

About Us

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients, and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work, and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and support flexible working arrangements.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.