Senior Cost Manager in Southampton

Join our successful Southampton office as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and enhance your expertise working in an environment that values you as an individual. We are searching for someone interested in working on complex, high value construction schemes in Hampshire and surrounding areas. You will become a key member of an industry leading surveying team with an excellent reputation and well established regional network.

Your role involves leading on cost management for construction projects up to, and often surpassing £100m construction value; from design & feasibility to final account. You will build successful working relationships with your clients as a credible expert and Gleeds ambassador. Your clients will range from private investors to central government departments, spanning various industries including commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare and defence sectors.

In your new position, you will be a role model for junior level surveyors, advising and guiding assistant, graduate and apprentice surveyors to support their professional development.

Joining us, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, perks and provisions that include:

• A car allowance in addition to salary
• Professional subscription cover
• 25 days annual leave plus holiday buy/sell options
• Health cash plan
• Partnership perks including discounts & exclusive offers on phones/tech, entertainment, travel, food & drink, experiences and more
• Cyclescheme and discounted gym memberships
• Progression pathways & structured professional development plans
• Additional training and qualifications options
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working & flexible working options
• A leading, people focused culture, as a certified "great place to work" 3 years in a row

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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 and cost-in-use studies.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process.
• 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.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills:

• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
• 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 organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) OR MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building).

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.