Senior MEP Cost Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior MEP Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work on high-value projects across various sectors, providing cost management expertise from initial estimates to final account settlements. You'll be part of a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and engage with clients. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Join a company that values professionalism and innovation while making a significant impact in the construction consultancy field.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management post MRICS qualification.
• Knowledge of cost estimating and planning in construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and budgets for construction projects.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and option studies.
• Mentor junior team members and support business objectives.

Skills

Cost Management

Cost Estimating

Construction Methods

Procurement Strategies

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

ICT Skills

Education

MRICS Qualification

Membership to RICS, CIOB, or CIBSE

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Senior MEP Cost Manager

UK Property, London W1T

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

Competitive Salary & Benefits

About this opportunity

We're searching for an MEP / building services specialist to join our London Cost Management team as a Senior MEP Cost Manager.

You'll be joining one of the UK's leading construction consultancies as part of a well established, successful cost management team with a strong market reputation. Joining the team you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a variety of clients across multiple sectors, including high value landmark London developments
• Work as part of a specialist MEP team and play a key role in its' growth & development
• Pursue qualifications, with excellent support provided from experienced, chartered professionals
• Work flexibly from office or home, with the benefit of our hybrid working pattern
• Progress your career, with regular check ins and performance reviews to set you up to achieve progression & development goals
• Take advantage of our brand new London office space complete with roof terrace, and excellent workspace facilities

As Senior Cost Manager, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new build, refurbishment, fit-out and services upgrades projects. You'll work on a range of Central London properties including famous London landmarks, with clients ranging from private developers & landlords to central government departments, and everything in-between.

You'll have exposure to projects from early cost advice to settlement of the final account, and will have opportunities to network, generate business, and manage / mentor junior members of the team.

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:

• A competitive salary & benefits package
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

About You

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 collaboratively as part of a team

Qualifications

Membership to either RICS, CIOB or CIBSE is beneficial but not essential for this role, provided you possess relevant MEP Cost Management experience.

We encourage professional qualifications and will provide comprehensive support towards gaining chartered memberships.

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.