Execuitve MEP Cost Manager

Executive MEP Cost Manager
UK Property, London W1T

Permanent Full-time Hybrid working
Competitive Salary & Benefits package

About this opportunity
We're searching for an experienced M&E biased quantity surveyor to join our London Cost Management team as Senior M&E Cost Manager.

Working flexibly from our brand new West End office, you'll become a key member of an established and experienced team of cost managers with an industry leading reputation, and benefit from both support and opportunities to take on new challenges.

You'll be joining one of the UK's leading construction consultancies as part of a well established, successful cost management team with a strong market reputation. Joining the team you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a variety of clients across multiple sectors, including high value landmark London developments
• Work as part of a specialist MEP team and play a key role in its' growth & development
• Pursue qualifications, with excellent support provided from experienced, chartered professionals
• Work flexibly from office or home, with the benefit of our hybrid working pattern
• Progress your career, with regular check ins and performance reviews to set you up to achieve progression & development goals
• Take advantage of our brand new London office space complete with roof terrace, and excellent workspace facilities

As Senior Cost Manager, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, including new build, refurbishment, fit-out and services upgrades projects. You'll work on a range of Central London properties including famous London landmarks, with clients ranging from private developers & landlords to central government departments, and everything in-between.

You'll have exposure to projects from early cost advice to settlement of the final account, and will have opportunities to network, generate business, and manage / mentor junior members of the team.

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.
• 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 Customers.
• Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units 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) insurance

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• A competitive salary & benefits package
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

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 collaboratively as part of a team

Qualifications

Membership to either RICS, CIOB or CIBSE is beneficial but not essential for this role, provided you possess relevant MEP Cost Management experience. We encourage professional qualifications and will provide comprehensive support towards gaining chartered memberships. About us Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.