Senior Cost Manager - Cardiff

Gleeds; Cardiff; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Career development

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our growing cost management team. You will work with a local team of experts at our city centre office and contribute to refurbishments, fit-outs and new build projects.

The role requires MRICS and a track record in cost estimating, planning and procurement strategies, with hybrid working and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification required with post-qualification cost management experience.
• Experience delivering cost advice for refurbishment, fit-out or new builds.
• Solid knowledge of procurement strategies, tendering and contract approaches.
• Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills.
• Experience across a range of project types in the built environment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and present order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Carry out cost planning and cost-in-use studies.
• Advise on and implement procurement strategies.
• Prepare tender documents and manage the tender process.
• Evaluate tenders and report findings to clients.
• Value completed work and arrange payments; settle final accounts.
• Provide technical advice on legal and contractual issues.
• Administer contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Collaborate with teams on project delivery and client liaison.

Connaissances

Cost management

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Tendering

Procurement strategies

Contract strategies

Post-contract cost management

Communication

Organisation

Numeracy

MS Office

Formation

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Outils

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Description du poste

Senior Cost Manager

Property & Real Estate | |Cardiff

Permanent | Hybrid working

About this opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a chartered quantity surveyor to join our growing Cardiff office as a key member of our highly successful cost management team. You'll work with a well established team of local market experts at our recently updated city centre office and South Wales business hub.

We're searching for a professional quantity surveyor / cost manager, with full RICS membership and experience delivering full RIBA lifecycle cost advice and guidance to clients, on refurbishment, fit-out or new build construction projects.

This role offers excellent variety across projects and clients, owing to our long and successful history of delivering schemes ranging from schools and universities, hospitals and healthcare projects, commercial, aviation, data centre and local authority schemes across the local region.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving multi-disciplinary team in Cardiff helping shape the future of South Wales by positively transforming the local built environment.

You will be responsible for delivering the following technical services:

• 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.

At Gleeds you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary and flexible benefits provision
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A contributory pension s
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working pattern and further flexible working provisions

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.

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 [e-mail]

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