Senior Cost Manager

Gleeds; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering opportunities

Support from central teams

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major nuclear programme in Warrington. The role focuses on cost management from early cost advice to final account, with a mix of home, office and client site work.

Ideal candidates have MRICS and strong cost estimation, procurement and contract administration experience, plus excellent communication skills for client liaison and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Practical knowledge of cost estimating and planning.
• Understanding of post-contract cost management tasks.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering objectives.
• Engaging with Customers and developing relationships.
• Delivering cost management services meeting Customer needs.
• Managing projects to deliver quality outputs per procedures.
• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning and cost-in-use studies.
• Advising on procurement strategies and tendering.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the process.
• Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
• Settling final accounts and providing contract guidance.
• Mentoring employees and identifying new business opportunities.
• Driving growth across Business Units activities.

Skills

Cost management

Cost estimation

Procurement strategies

Post-contract cost management

Project cost planning

Tendering

Contract administration

Client relationships

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

• Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cost Management
• Warrington (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Nuclear sector
• Permanent, full time with hybrid working pattern

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda; we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major, complex programme within the nuclear sector. The role will involve 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

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification, along with 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

What We Can Offer You

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.

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.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]