Senior Cost Manager - Hybrid, MRICS, Cost Planning Lead

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Career development

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost management

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Tendering

Procurement strategies

Contract strategies

Post-contract cost management

Communication

Organisation

Numeracy

MS Office

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.