Assistant Cost Manager

Gleeds; Sines; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds in Sines, Portugal is looking for a Junior Cost Management professional to support cost management of Electrical and Mechanical packages on a data centre construction project. You will work on-site five days a week with no rotation.

Key responsibilities include assisting directors, delivering high-quality cost management outputs, helping with cost-in-use studies, valuation of completed work, payment recommendations, final accounts, contract administration under guidance, and reporting to

Qualifications

• Previous cost management experience in construction projects.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality services and helping ensure that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Supporting cost-in-use studies.
• Assisting with the valuation of completed work and preparation of payment recommendations.
• Supporting the agreement of final accounts.
• Assisting with contract administration under the direction of the Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of reports to Customers.
• Working closely with project teams to support the integration of cost management into overall project delivery.
• Assisting with the identification and monitoring of cost-related risks and opportunities in services.
• Supporting the efficient delivery of services within agreed fees and budgets.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects, particularly those that might affect Gleeds’ professional indemnity insurance.

Skills

Cost management

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Engineering degree or QS degree

Job description

About this opportunity

Junior Cost Management professional responsible for supporting the cost management of Electrical and Mechanical (M&E) packages within a data centre construction project.

The role requires you to be on-site during the working week. No rotation or fly-in/fly-out arrangement applies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality services and helping ensure that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Supporting cost-in-use studies.
• Assisting with the valuation of completed work and preparation of payment recommendations.
• Supporting the agreement of final accounts.
• Assisting with contract administration under the direction of the Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of reports to Customers.
• Working closely with project teams to support the integration of cost management into overall project delivery.
• Assisting with the identification and monitoring of cost-related risks and opportunities in services.
• Supporting the efficient delivery of services within agreed fees and budgets.
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects, particularly those that might affect Gleeds’ professional indemnity insurance.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Previous cost management experience in construction projects.
• Professional knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations is a plus.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• 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.
• Proficiency in English.
• Available to work in Sines 5 days per week (no rotation applies).
• Eligible to work in Portugal (visa sponsorship is not available).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, QS degree or similar

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.