Cost Manager

About The Role
 

• Performing quantities take off and preparing Bills of Quantities by studying drawings and specification sheets.
• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates and produce cost plans.
• Valuating construction works and production of interim and final payment recommendations.
• Valuing of changes and variations.
• Make sure that all costs and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order. 
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet customers’ requirements deliverables in accordance with the business procedures.
• Assembling contract documentation.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies, risk management and cost-saving measures.
• Producing and presenting reports to the clients.
• Leading, mentoring, guiding, and contributing to the training of Cost Management team.

 

About The Candidate
 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. 
• 5+ years post graduate demonstrable experience in different aspects of quantity surveying and construction methods and materials.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical and logical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.
• Working knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Be able to work as part of team

 

About The Company
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 personality

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.

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

Gleeds is a gold standard investor in people employer.