Director of Cost Management

1 week ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Cost Management 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with business procedures.
  • Cost planning and benchmarking
  • Settling final accounts
  • Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects
  • Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent
  • Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects;
  • Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
Requirements
  • Broad, in-depth cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
  • Previous experience in Industrial, Manufacturing or Automotive sectors is preferred.
  • Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks.
  • Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
  • Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams
  • Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.
  • Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
About Gleeds

Gleeds is a global construction consultancy 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 believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. 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 creative and realistic
  • We're passionate about delivering exceptional results
  • We're committed to building long-term relationships

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.

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