Senior Cost Manager – Tendering, Contracts & Cost Planning

Gleeds; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior/Executive-level Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join the Midlands team, with a base in Nottingham or Birmingham. You will lead cost management, provide strategic advice, and manage procurement and contract administration across projects.

The role emphasizes cost estimating, planning, post-contract cost management, and client relationship development, with hybrid working options and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification desirable.
• Experience post MRICS in cost management.
• Strong cost estimating and planning experience.
• Good knowledge of construction methods and procurement strategies.
• Experience in post-contract cost management tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Engaging with Customers and managing relationships.
• Delivering cost management deliverables to customers’ requirements.
• Preparing and presenting cost estimates and option studies.
• Cost planning and cost-in-use studies.
• Advising on procurement strategies and tender processes.
• Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Mentoring and coaching team members.
• Identifying new business opportunities and driving growth.

Skills

Cost management

Cost estimating

Cost planning

Procurement strategies

Tendering

Contract administration

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

MRICS qualification desirable

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Gleeds is seeking a Senior/Executive-level Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join the Midlands team, with a base in Nottingham or Birmingham. You will lead cost management, provide strategic advice, and manage procurement and contract administration across projects.

The role emphasizes cost estimating, planning, post-contract cost management, and client relationship development, with hybrid working options and a contributory pension scheme.