Associate Director Cost Manager
3 months ago
About The Role
About this opportunity
Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy, known for delivering exceptional projects and providing expert advice across a wide range of sectors.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a lead Cost Manager based in Exeter. We are looking for a chartered cost manager from Senior to Associate Director level, who can lead the growth of our Exeter office and cover both delivery of cost management instructions, develop new business streams, engage with new clients, and build on current work with existing clients. Our Exeter office services education, central government and industrial clients on projects up to £100m in value, and we are looking for someone not only to grow this offering, but grow and lead a cost management team.As an Associate Director, your work will include managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new builds, renovations and maintenance works – from early cost advice to settlement of the final account.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting Cost Management Directors in delivering growth in the region. Positively engaging with clients and developing, growing and maintaining customer relationships. Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables to meet clients' requirements, 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. Providing technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects. Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent. Producing and presenting reports to clients. Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential. Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across cost management activities. Preparing bids for services. 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) insuranceAs a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
Opportunities to develop and grow your career A contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme Flexible working arrangements
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. Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials. Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies. Sound 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 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 teamQualifications
MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
About Us
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 personalityWe 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 Great Place to Work certified employer.
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