Senior Cost Manager

Gleeds; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record on healthcare sector projects. You will work on high-profile schemes, applying NEC contract experience and MRICS-influenced cost management practices to deliver value for clients.

The role involves mentoring colleagues, developing client relationships, and contributing to the growth of Gleeds' regional business in Nottingham and the Midlands.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification is desirable.
• NEC contract experience is desirable.
• Healthcare sector experience is required.
• Strong cost estimating and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors in delivering objectives and strengthen customer relationships.
• Deliver cost management outputs meeting customer requirements.
• Prepare tender documents and manage tender processes.
• Value completed work and arrange payments; settle final accounts.
• Mentor and coach colleagues; drive business growth.

Skills

MRICS qualification

NEC contract experience

Healthcare sector experience

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Procurement strategies

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

MRICS desirable

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About this opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record of delivering healthcare sector projects to join our growing Midlands team. The ideal candidate will have NEC project experience. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic team, working on high-profile healthcare projects while contributing to the continued growth of our regional business.

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 Employers' 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:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• 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) is desirable.
• NEC contract experience is desirable.
• Healthcare sector experience is required.

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.