Cost Manager

Job Description

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.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 organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.Financial and numeracy management skills.Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;Be able to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.A clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.Be able to work as part of a team.Qualifications:MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).Be part of the extraordinaryEvery day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the worlds 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:Were committed to our clients and our peopleWere creative and realisticWe 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 gold standard investor in people employer.

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Be part of the extraordinary Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel.

Delivering on the worlds 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: Were committed to our clients and our people Were 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.