Cost Manager

About this opportunity

Cost Manager responsible for commercial management of construction projects - 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:

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

Employee Assistance Programme

Who we're looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

Sound cost management experience, covering pre-contract and construction / post-contract cost management tasks.

Experience in data centre projects or other large-scale projects.

Experience of work in Finalnd.

Understanding of legislation impacting building contracts.

Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.

Methodical way of thinking and approach to w