Associate Director, Cost Management

All Locations; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced MRICS chartered Cost Management Quantity Surveyor in Nottingham. You will be responsible for managing high-profile commissions and delivering pre-contract quantity surveying services. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience post-MRICS qualification, with extensive knowledge in cost consultancy and stakeholder management. Join a diverse culture that empowers collaboration and personal growth while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Global opportunities

Diverse and supportive culture

Career development

Qualifications

• 15+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• 5+ years experience living and working in the GCC.
• Extensive experience working and leading cost consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Effective key stakeholder management.
• Ensuring that commissions are managed in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Delivering high quality pre contract cost management services.

Skills

Cost Planning

Cost Estimating

Value engineering

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to motivate and lead others

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Overview

This is a great opportunity for an experienced MRICS chartered Cost Management Quantity Surveying professional to join as a senior member of Gleeds Arabia, responsible for working across a number of high profile commissions, delivering pre contract quantity surveying services.

Responsibilities

• Effective key stakeholder management
• Ensuring that commissions are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls)
• Delivering high quality pre contract cost management services ensuring that services meet and exceed our client\'s requirements
• Managing and maintaining quality client relationships
• Leading and managing teams, ensuring compliance with administrative requirements (appraisals, training, timesheets etc)
• Managing employees, focusing on retention and development
• Developing and enhancing Gleeds cost management capability
• Working harmoniously with other Directors across the region

Qualifications

• 15+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification
• 5+ years experience living and working in the GCC
• Extensive experience working and leading cost consultancy
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of pre contract cost management through concept design to detailed design stage
• Cost Planning, Cost Estimating, Value engineering, BoQ
• Ability to motivate and lead others (including providing support and encouragement)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments
• Specialist knowledge of a specific industry sector (i.e. Residential, Hotels, Commercial, Retail, Leisure, Education, or other)
• Demonstrable evidence of delivering services to Clients and managing Client relationships
• Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level

Benefits

A world of opportunity

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 76 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 be the people that seek 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