Assistant Cost Manager
Gleeds UK Healthcare
London, W1T
About this opportunity
Gleeds is an award winning, global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the Built Environment. Our impartial advice helps clients maximise return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With over 135 years of construction intelligence we offer unparalleled insight across all sectors, helping clients deliver real value from their assets.
We are searching for an Assistant Cost Manager to join our London Healthcare team as we continue to grow our service. We are looking for a professional, motivated cost manager who is eager to take on new challenges and develop their skills in new areas.
You will have a sound cost management or quantity surveying foundation, and the experience providing Cost Management services to healthcare clients (preferably for NHS trust clients). In your role, you will support senior members of our London Cost Management team closely on different projects for healthcare clients across Central & Greater London.
This is a great opportunity for you to develop as a professional whilst receiving comprehensive support and guidance from our qualified cost management specialists as you work towards MRICS qualification.
As an Assistant Cost Manager with us, you will be involved in all cost and procurement management processes, with a view to successfully completing the Gleeds’ internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). You will gain exposure to different sectors, be involved in client meetings, and be provided with the opportunity to build key relationships with your clients as you continue to develop.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Assisting Cost Managers in the preparation of:
o Order of cost estimates and option studies.
o Cost plans.
o Cost-in-use studies.
o Tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
* Assisting in the:
o Evaluation and reporting of tenders.
o Valuation of completed work and arranging for payments.
o Preparation and settlement of final accounts.
o Administration of construction contracts.
o Preparation of reports to customers.
Additional responsibilities include:
Working towards attaining Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
* Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
Who we’re looking for
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills:
* Develop knowledge and further post graduate practice experience in the following:
o Quantification of construction works and activities.
o Cost estimating.
o Cost planning.
o Value engineering.
o Procurement.
o Tendering.
o Post-contract cost control.
o Administration of different forms of construction contract.
* Demonstrate:
o Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
o Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
o Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.
o Financial and numeracy management skills.
o Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
o Be able to work as part of a team.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you will need to hold an RICS accredited Bachelors or Masters degree, or Post Grad Diploma, enabling you to embark on your APC.
About us
A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but 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, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:
* Professionalism with personality.
* Excellence with humility.
* Innovation with agility.
We’re 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 Great Place to Work certified employer.
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