Senior Cost Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy seeks a Senior Cost Manager to oversee budgets for construction projects in Tunbridge Wells. This hybrid role offers career progression with responsibilities including cost management and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have MRICS qualification and extensive cost management experience. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and support for professional growth. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering exceptional construction services across various sectors.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Senior Cost Manager position requires MRICS qualification.
• Knowledge of cost management is essential.
• Experience in managing budgets of construction projects is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and budgets of construction projects.
• Support Directors in business objectives.
• Deliver high-quality cost management services.
• Prepare cost estimates and option studies.
• Advise on procurement strategies.

Skills

Cost management experience post MRICS qualification

Knowledge of cost estimating and planning

Knowledge of construction methods and materials

Knowledge of construction procurement strategies

Post-contract cost management experience

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

ICT skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Cost Manager

Tunbridge Wells, TN1

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About this opportunity

We’re searching for a chartered quantity surveyor or cost manager to join our Tunbridge Wells office as Senior Cost Manager. You’ll join a diverse group of cost & project managers from apprentices & graduates to senior directors providing specialist services to public & private sector clients across Kent, East Sussex and into London.

If you’re a senior quantity surveyor / cost manager, this is an excellent opportunity to take your next career step, take on new responsibilities and secure a role with a clear career pathway. You’ll have opportunities to take the lead on major programmes with key clients, manage a junior team, and take an active role in local business or specific sector growth.

Joining our Tunbridge Wells team as Senior / Associate Cost Manager, you’ll benefit from:

• Support from an experienced senior team to maximise your success
• A lead position with opportunities to take on new challenges & responsibilities
• Career development opportunities with regular career check ins and career progression pathways
• Hybrid and flexible working provisions to support work / life balance
• Varied project & clients, spanning local schemes, national frameworks and global organisations
• A range of resources and support provisions from our central teams, sector specialists and regional leads
• A competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including health & travel benefits, professional subscriptions & a range of discounted services & perks

As senior / associate level Cost Manager, you’ll be 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.

Additional 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

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)

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.

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