Cost Manager

2 months ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time
About this opportunity

Gleeds have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our busy and expanding team in Glasgow.

Gleeds have been successful in securing a number of major projects/programmes wins within the public and central government sector to support providing professional services.

With a strong pipeline of work, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of large-scale new build projects, extensive CAT A & B fit out works across Scotland. You will provide excellent communication and collaboration with colleagues, programme leads, client representatives, consultants and contractors on site to effectively deliver projects from inception to completion.

To be considered for this position you will need to have experience in construction cost management, ideally with prior cost management positions with public and central government clients. You will also need to be a British National (British Citizen from birth) as this is an essential requirement for security clearance.
Ideally you will already have SC clearance, however this could be progressed during your period of onboarding.

If you are a proactive and dedicated individual with a passion for cost management, we want to hear from you.
Join us in delivering outstanding projects and making a difference in the construction industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • You will work autonomously and be responsible for delivery on all aspects of cost management and reporting from inception to completion.
  • Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
  • Provide accurate cost estimates and budgets.
  • Conduct cost analysis and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure financial goals are met.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and clients.
  • Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers' requirements.
  • Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
  • Advise clients on preferred suite of contracts.
  • Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process.
  • Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
  • Cost reporting and preparing cashflow forecast.
  • Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
  • Settling final accounts.
  • Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
  • Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
As a Gleeds team member you'll have access too:
  • An excellent remuneration package (DOE).
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Membership fees paid.
  • Car allowance.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • +Many more benefits.

About The Candidate

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
  • Pre & post contract experience.
  • NEW contract experience advantageous.
  • Demonstrable cost management experience working at a consultancy.
  • Strong experience of cost estimating and cost planning.
  • Cohesive knowledge of construction methods.
  • Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
  • Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
  • Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
  • Strong IT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Cost X experience desirable (training will be provided).
Qualifications
  • Degree Qualified.
  • MRICS (or working towards) would be desirable.

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world's most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

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, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values:
  • We're committed to our clients and our people
  • We're creative and realistic
  • We combine professionalism with personality
We are 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 gold standard investor in people employer.

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