Senior Cost Manager

Gleeds; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior professional to manage costs and budgets for construction projects in London. Responsibilities include supporting business objectives, engaging with customers, preparing cost estimates, and advising on procurement strategies. Candidates should have post-MRICS experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of construction methods. Competitive package and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Support Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Engage with Customers and maintain Customer relationships.
• Deliver high quality services and meet Customers' requirements.
• Manage projects in accordance with business procedures.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and option studies.
• Conduct cost planning and cost-in-use studies.
• Advise on procurement strategies.
• Manage tender documentation and processes.
• Evaluate tenders and manage payments.
• Provide technical advice on legal issues.
• Administer contracts as Contract Administrator.
• Produce and present reports to Customers.
• Mentor and coach employees.
• Drive business development opportunities.
• Prepare service bids.
• Manage delivery for profit.
• Promptly advise Directors on project issues.

Skills

Cost management experience post MRICS qualification

Cost estimating and planning knowledge

Knowledge of construction methods and materials

Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies

Post-contract cost management experience

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

ICT skills with proficiency in MS Office

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Job description

About this opportunity

Senior professional responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.

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 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.
• Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
• Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
• Preparing bids for services.
• 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
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
• Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Sound 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.
• 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)

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.