Assistant Cost Manager in Oxford

We are searching for a junior level quantity surveying professional to join our Oxford Cost Management team as an assistant cost manager. This opportunity is an ideal career move for a motivated team player with aspirations to pursue professional qualification and career development.

You will be joining a successful cost management team and multi-disciplinary business which has more than doubled in size in the last 5 years to become a local market leader, as a result of their commitments to developing team members, delivering high standards of service, nurturing client relationships, and creating a respectful, professional and relaxed working environment.

As assistant cost manager, you will have opportunities to support and independently deliver a full scope of cost management & quantity surveying services from initial cost plans to final account, on projects predominantly within the city limits or surrounding areas. You will work with clients across local & central government departments, as well as education, commercial, life-sciences and healthcare sectors, providing cost advice on refurbishment, fit-out, extension & new build projects up to and exceeding £100m in construction value.

You will have management, professional guidance and mentoring support from a member of the Oxford Senior leadership team, reporting directly to them. Working collaboratively with other assistant cost managers in your team, you will progress towards your APC, with a structured development programme including regular reviews and workshops.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Cost Managers with:

• Preparation of order of cost estimates and option studies.
• Producing cost plans.
• Preparing cost-in-use studies.
• Tender process management, including tender documentation preparation & designing tender marking schemes.

• Evaluation and reporting of tenders.
• Valuation of completed work and arranging for payments.
• Preparation and settlement of final accounts.
• Administration of construction contracts.
• Preparation of reports to customers.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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

• Career growth & professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive flexible benefits scheme.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Experience, knowledge & key skills:

• You will need knowledge and some practical experience in the following technical skills:

• Quantification of construction works and activities.
• Cost estimating.
• Cost planning.
• Value engineering.
• Procurement.
• Tendering.
• Post-contract cost control.
• Administration of different forms of construction contracts.

• 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 good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

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.