Cost Management Professional

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

About the Role

Cost Manager UK Property Full time, permanent Oxford

Gleeds is a global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the Built Environment. Our impartial advice helps clients maximize return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With unparalleled insight across all sectors, we help clients deliver real value from their assets.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our Oxford office. You will work in a sociable environment as part of a team of 16 cost managers from junior to senior level.

You will work with numerous flagship clients in the local market (Oxford University, Harwell Science Campus, Oxford Business Park, local Schools) focusing on Education, Life Science & Healthcare sectors. With easy accessibility to walk or cycle to projects.

As well as great opportunities to develop your career, build strong relationships with longstanding clients, and pursue additional qualifications with full support from the business.

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 and benchmarking.
  • Cost-in-use studies.
  • Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
  • Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
  • Settling final accounts.
  • Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
  • Administering contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent.
  • 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.
  • Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units' activities.

About Us

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 recognize the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.



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