Cost Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

About The Role

About this opportunity

Gleeds is seeking a skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations, and maintenance works. Your expertise will be essential in providing cost advice, planning, and management to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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 and delivering 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.
  • Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent.
  • Producing and presenting reports to Customers.
  • Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units' activities.
  • 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.

    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.
    • Good knowledge of construction methods and materials.
    • Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
    • Good 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.
    • Good 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 as part of a team.

    Qualifications

    • MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

    About Us

    Be part of the extraordinary

    Gleeds is a global company that delivers on the world's most iconic projects for globally renowned clients. Our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. We value creativity, professionalism, and personality in our people. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. We combine professionalism with personality and are committed to our clients and our people.

    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.



  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Cost Management SpecialistAt Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd, we are seeking a highly skilled Cost Management Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations, and maintenance works.Key Responsibilities:Supporting Business Unit...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Building Project SurveyorAt Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Management Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our cost management team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Support Business Unit Directors in...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Management Specialist to join our team at Gleeds. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.ResponsibilitiesSupport Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.Engage...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Management Specialist to join our team at Gleeds. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.ResponsibilitiesSupport Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.Engage...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Building Project SurveyorAt Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd, we are seeking a highly skilled Cost Management Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations, and maintenance works.Key Responsibilities:Supporting Business Unit...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Building Project SurveyorAt Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd, we are seeking a highly skilled Cost Management Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations, and maintenance works.Key Responsibilities:Supporting Business Unit...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Unlock Your Potential as a Product Developer at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a pioneering sporting goods agency that pushes the boundaries of innovation in performance sports. As a Product Developer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the creation process of market-leading products that exceed customer expectations.The successful candidate...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Specialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency offering innovative solutions to performance sports brands. As a Product Development Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving the creation process of market-leading products.The successful candidate will lead the development process of Specialist Sports Creation business, responsible for...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Product Development Opportunity at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that offers innovative solutions to performance sports brands. As a Product Developer, you will play a critical role in driving the creation process of market-leading products.The successful candidate will lead the development process of Specialist...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Product Development Opportunity at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that offers innovative solutions to performance sports brands. As a Product Developer, you will play a critical role in driving the creation process of market-leading products.The successful candidate will lead the development process of Specialist...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Product Development Opportunity at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that offers innovative solutions to performance sports brands. As a Product Developer, you will play a critical role in driving the creation process of market-leading products.The successful candidate will lead the development process of Specialist...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Product Development Opportunity at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that offers innovative solutions to performance sports brands. As a Product Developer, you will play a critical role in driving the creation process of market-leading products.The successful candidate will lead the development process of Specialist...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd Full time

    Cost Manager Job DescriptionAs a Cost Manager at Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd, you will play a crucial role in managing costs and budgets of construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:Key Responsibilities:Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet customers'...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd Full time

    Cost Manager Job DescriptionAs a Cost Manager at Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd, you will play a crucial role in managing costs and budgets of construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:Key Responsibilities:Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet customers'...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

    About The RoleAbout this opportunityGleeds is seeking a skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations, and maintenance works. Your expertise will be essential in providing cost advice, planning, and management to ensure projects are...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

    About The RoleAbout this opportunityGleeds is seeking a skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations, and maintenance works. Your expertise will be essential in providing cost advice, planning, and management to ensure projects are...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Unlock Your Potential as a Product Developer at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that pushes the boundaries of innovation in performance sports. As a Product Developer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the creation process of market-leading products that exceed customer expectations.The successful candidate...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Unlock Your Potential as a Product Developer at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that pushes the boundaries of innovation in performance sports. As a Product Developer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the creation process of market-leading products that exceed customer expectations.The successful candidate...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Unlock Your Potential as a Product Developer at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that pushes the boundaries of innovation in performance sports. As a Product Developer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the creation process of market-leading products that exceed customer expectations.The successful candidate...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Specialist Sports Full time

    Unlock Your Potential as a Product Developer at Specialist SportsSpecialist Sports Ltd is a leading sporting goods agency that pushes the boundaries of innovation in performance sports. As a Product Developer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the creation process of market-leading products that exceed customer expectations.The successful candidate...