Associate Director Cost Management

Gleeds; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property consultancy is seeking an Associate Director - Cost Management in London. The successful candidate will manage costs of construction projects, ensure quality service delivery, and maintain customer relationships. MRICS qualification and extensive cost management experience are required. The role offers hybrid working and various development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Broad, in-depth cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs and budgets of construction projects.
• Supporting Business Unit Directors in business objectives.
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.

Skills

Cost management experience

Cost estimating and planning techniques

Understanding of construction procurement strategies

Communication skills

Problem solving and negotiation skills

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About this opportunity

Associate Director - Cost Management - Commercial Real Estate
London - Hybrid

You will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, from early cost advice to settlement of the final account. Responsibility includes managing customer relationships to ensure service deliverables.

Responsibilities

• 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 and benchmarking
• Cost-in-use studies
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies
• 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
• 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
• 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

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 (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to prepare first-class bids for services.
• Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.

Qualifications

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

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.