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Senior MEP Cost Manager

Gleeds

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Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks to hire a Senior MEP Cost Manager in London. The role emphasizes managing construction project budgets, engaging clients across sectors, and developing a specialist MEP team. Candidates will benefit from career development opportunities, competitive salary, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

Managing costs and budgets for construction projects.
Engaging with customers and maintaining relationships.
Delivering high-quality cost management services.

Skills

Cost management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

ICT skills

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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Talent Acquisition Partner for Gleeds UK Property (London & South) & Corporate Services

Senior MEP Cost Manager
UK Property, London W1T

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
Competitive Salary & Benefits package

About this opportunity
We're searching for an experienced M&E biased quantity surveyor to join our London Cost Management team as Senior M&E Cost Manager.

Working flexibly from our brand new West End office, you'll become a key member of an established and experienced team of cost managers with an industry leading reputation, and benefit from both support and opportunities to take on new challenges.

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
Flexible working arrangements

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 M&E experience.

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Consulting and Engineering
Industries
Leasing Non-residential Real Estate, Construction, and Real Estate

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