Senior Cost Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on high-value projects. The role involves developing client relationships, managing project costs, and guiding junior surveyors. Candidates should possess MRICS or MCIOB qualifications and strong competencies in cost estimating and construction methods. This position offers a range of benefits, including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Professional subscription cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working options

Progression pathways

Qualifications

• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead on cost management for projects up to £100m.
• Build successful relationships with clients.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and reports.

Skills

Cost management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

ICT skills

Education

MRICS or MCIOB qualification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction & Real Estate Consultancy

Southampton, SO30

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

Discover a world of opportunity

Join our successful Southampton office as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and enhance your expertise working in an environment that values you as an individual.

We're searching for someone interested in working on complex, high value construction schemes in Hampshire and surrounding areas. Joining us as Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll become a key member of an industry leading surveying team with an excellent reputation and well established regional network.

Our Southampton office is conveniently located just outside the city in Hedge End, with easy access to motorways and the city centre. The office is home to 40+ construction professionals covering surveying, project management and advisory disciplines, ranging from apprentices to senior directors, in an office environment which encapsulates "professionalism with personality".

Your role

Joining the team as a senior quantity surveyor, you'll lead on cost management for construction (new build, fit-out, refurbishment, extension & upgrades) projects up to, and often surpassing £100m construction value; from design & feasibility to final account.

From first contact and through full project lifecycle, you'll build successful working relationships with your clients as a credible expert and Gleeds ambassador. Your clients will range from private investors, to central government departments, and span various industries including (though not limited to) commercial, industrial, residential, commercial, healthcare and defence sectors, across Hampshire and neighbouring counties.

In your new position, you'll be a role model for junior level surveyors, and a key responsibility will be advising and guiding assistant, graduate and apprentice surveyors to support their professional development.

Joining us, you'll get more than just a salary. You'll have access to a wide range of benefits, perks and provisions that include:

• A car allowance in addition to salary
• Professional subscription cover
• 25 days annual leave plus holiday buy/sell options
• Health cash plan
• Partnership perks including discounts & exclusive offers on: phones / tech, entertainment, travel, food & drink, experiences and more
• Cyclescheme and discounted gym memberships
• Progression pathways & structured professional development plans
• Additional training and qualifications options
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our global travel scholarship programme
• Hybrid working & flexible working options
• A leading, people focused culture, as a certified "great place to work" 3 years in a row

Responsibilities

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for the following:

• 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.

If you don't possess the skills or experience in some of these areas, support and guidance can be provided to develop these areas.

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.
• 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) OR
• MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building)

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.