Cost Manager

Chartered Quantity Surveyor Construction Consultancy Southampton, UK (SO30) Full-time Permanent Hybrid-working

About this opportunity

We're searching for a quantity surveyor or construction cost specialist to join our Southern region and become a key member of our highly successful Southampton cost management team. We're a local market leader in Southampton, with a 40+ year history of delivering a range construction projects across Hampshire and neighbouring counties. We've developed a comprehensive local client network, partnering with universities, local authorities, central government departments and commercial clients, providing quality professional guidance on major projects & schemes that have had a substantial impact on local communities. Joining us as a cost manager, you'll be part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and will play a lead role providing cost advice & guidance to our clients from early RIBA stage cost planning through to final account. You'll be the primary commercial contact for various projects, clients and frameworks, mentoring junior team members and supporting project leads on major schemes. As a cost manager with our Southampton office you'll benefit from:

• A clear career development pathway with regular check ins
• Exposure to a variety of local & national schemes & projects across a range of sectors
• Structured support towards professional qualifications plus a range of professional & personal learning options
• A fair, inclusive and respectful work environment, with a positive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to focus on management, sector specialism, key accounts and more
• Hybrid working patterns, with flexible working options to support work / life balance
• Expert guidance and advice from experienced industry leaders within Gleeds, both locally & nationally
• Opportunities to influence change and improvements as part of a certified "Great Place to Work"
• A competitive salary in line with experience, plus car allowance and comprehensive benefits package

Cost Manager responsible for 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 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 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.
• Administrating 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.

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

• 25 days annual leave (per annum) + bank holidays
• Holiday buy & sell scheme
• A range of health & wellbeing benefits
• Discounts & partnership perks including tech, travel, entertainment, food & drink
• Professional enrolment, assessment & subscription cover
• Enhanced 39 week paid maternity leave benefit
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our global travel scholarship programme
• Hybrid working pattern & flexible working options

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

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.