Senior Cost Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimating, prepare bills of quantities, and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience. This role entails ensuring quality deliverables in cost management while providing reports to clients, making it perfect for someone who thrives in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years post-graduate experience in quantity surveying.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and logical skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and bills of quantities.
• Valuating construction works and payment recommendations.
• Leading and mentoring the Cost Management team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

About The Role

• Performing quantities take off and preparing Bills of Quantities by studying drawings and specification sheets.
• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and produce cost plans.
• Valuating construction works and production of interim and final payment recommendations.
• Valuing of changes and variations.
• Make sure that all costs and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order.
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet customers’ requirements deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
• Assembling contract documentation.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies, risk management and cost-saving measures.
• Producing and presenting reports to the clients.
• Leading, mentoring, guiding, and contributing to the training of Cost Management team.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 5-7 years post graduate demonstrable experience in different aspects of quantity surveying and construction methods and materials.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and logical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Soundknowledgeand practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.
• Workingknowledgeof construction procurementstrategies, includingtendering and contractstrategies.
• Be able to work as part of team

About Us

About us

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 75 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:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.