Cost Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an experienced Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join its Midlands team, with the flexibility to be based from either Nottingham or Birmingham office. The role covers pre- and post-contract cost management across varied sectors, with Industrial experience advantageous.

You will work alongside Business Unit Directors, develop customer relationships, deliver cost planning, tendering, and reporting, and support procurement strategies. MRICS qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification is desirable.
• Strong cost estimating and planning experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Experience with procurement strategies, tendering and contract strategies.
• Post-contract cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Deliver cost management deliverables to customers.
• Manage projects and ensure service delivery per procedures.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning and cost-in-use studies.
• Advise on procurement strategies and tender documentation.
• Evaluate and report on tenders and payments.
• Administer contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Produce reports and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Procurement strategies

Post-contract cost management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

MRICS qualification desirable

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About this opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Midlands team, with the flexibility to be based from either our Nottingham or Birmingham office.

The ideal candidate will have strong pre- and post-contract experience gained within a PQS practice, with a proven track record of working across a variety of sectors. Experience within the Industrial sector would be particularly advantageous.

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 and 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.
• Cost-in-use studies.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
• 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.

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

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification is desirable.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
• Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Good knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts
• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

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

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].

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