Assistant Cost Manager - Oxford

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd in Oxford is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to join our Property & Real Estate team. The role covers pre- and post-contract cost management, with exposure to education, healthcare, life sciences and public sector projects.

You will work with senior colleagues to develop skills in cost planning, procurement, tendering, and APC preparation, aiming for RICS Chartered status while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate practice experience in cost management across education, healthcare, life sciences, government and local authority sectors.
• APC mentoring and support from chartered surveyors to progress toward RICS membership.
• Enrolled for or commenced APC as part of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost and procurement management processes and APC preparation.
• Prepare order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Produce cost plans and cost-in-use studies; manage tender documentation and marking schemes.

Skills

Quantification

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Value engineering

Procurement

Tendering

Post-contract cost control

Contract administration

Team collaboration

Education

RICS degree + APC progress

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Assistant Cost Manager

Property & Real Estate

Oxford | Hybrid

About this opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for an assistant cost manager to join our Oxford team.

This is a role offering a variety of pre & post contract cost management experience and exposure to a range of projects and sectors; spanning education, healthcare, life sciences, central government and local authority clients.

A team with a history of success, doubling in size in the last 5 years in no small part due to positive leadership, collaboration and creating an inclusive culture celebrating successes of all types.

Joining the team, you'll have hands on support towards your professional development, including APC mentoring, counselling and support from experienced chartered surveyors, with the opportunity to progress on that pathway with other APC candidates in the office.

Your core responsibilities for this position will include:

Assisting in all cost and procurement management processes, with a view to successfully completing the Gleeds’ internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

You will also assist senior colleagues with, and develop skills in:

• Preparing order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Producing cost plans & cost-in-use studies.
• Tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
• 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.

You will also be responsible for working towards your APC, with the view of securing professional membership to the RICS to enable your continued professional development.

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

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• A competitive salary provision
• A car allowance provision
• A comprenhensive employee benefits package

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Develop knowledge and further post graduate practice experience in the following:
  • Quantification of construction works and activities.
  • Cost estimating.
  • Cost planning.
  • Value engineering.
  • Procurement.
  • Tendering
  • Post-contract cost control.
  • Administration of different forms of construction contract.
• Demonstrate:
  • Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
  • Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.
  • Financial and numeracy management skills.
  • Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• RICS exempting or non-exempting degree, plus industry experience. You will have enrolled for, commenced your APC.

About us

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.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail]