Senior Cost Manager - Cardiff

Senior Cost ManagerProperty & Real Estate | |CardiffPermanent | Hybrid workingAbout this opportunityWe have an excellent opportunity for a chartered quantity surveyor to join our growing Cardiff office as a key member of our highly successful cost management team.

Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. You'll work with a well established team of local market experts at our recently updated city centre office and South Wales business hub.

We're searching for a professional quantity surveyor / cost manager, with full RICS membership and experience delivering full RIBA lifecycle cost advice and guidance to clients, on refurbishment, fit-out or new build construction projects.

This role offers excellent variety across projects and clients, owing to our long and successful history of delivering schemes ranging from schools and universities, hospitals and healthcare projects, commercial, aviation, data centre and local authority schemes across the local region.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving multi-disciplinary team in Cardiff helping shape the future of South Wales by positively transforming the local built environment. You will be responsible for delivering the following technical services: 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.

At Gleeds you will benefit from: A competitive salary and flexible benefits provisionCareer development and progression opportunitiesA contributory pension sEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHybrid working pattern and further flexible working provisionsWho we're looking for: Experience, Knowledge and Key SkillsSound 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 tasksClear and effective communication skills - both oral and writtenMethodical way of thinking and approach to workOrganisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.

Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skillsSound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readilyClear understanding of legislation impacting on building contractsAbility to work as part of a teamQualificationsMRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)About usGleeds 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. Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.

We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at #LI-HYBRID #LI-JL2Careers Site Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedInternal Advertising End DateNot SpecifiedAll LocationsCardiffAll Locations is a required fieldSectorReal Estate & PropertyAdvertising SalaryNot Specified

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