Senior - Associate Cost Manager

Senior Cost ManagerTunbridge Wells, TN1Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid workingAbout this opportunityWe're searching for a chartered quantity surveyor or cost manager to join our Tunbridge Wells office as Senior Cost Manager.You'll join a diverse group of cost & project managers from apprentices & graduates to senior directors providing specialist services to public & private sector clients across Kent, East Sussex and into London.If you're a senior quantity surveyor / cost manager, this is an excellent opportunity to take your next career step, take on new responsibilities and secure a role with a clear career pathway.You'll have opportunities to take the lead on major programmes with key clients, manage a junior team, and take an active role in local business or specific sector growth.BenefitsSupport from an experienced senior team to maximise your successA lead position with opportunities to take on new challenges & responsibilitiesCareer development opportunities with regular career check ins and career progression pathwaysHybrid and flexible working provisions to support work / life balanceVaried project & clients, spanning local schemes, national frameworks and global organisationsA range of resources and support provisions from our central teams, sector specialists and regional leadsA competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including health & travel benefits, professional subscriptions & a range of discounted services & perksAdditional responsibilities include but are not limited toSupporting 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.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.Producing and presenting reports to Customers.Mentoring and coaching employees to their full potential.Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.Preparing bids for services.Managing service delivery for profit.Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insuranceAdditional Benefits for Gleeds team membersOpportunities to develop and grow your careerA contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOur Global Travel Scholarship ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsWho we're looking forExperience, Knowledge and Key SkillsSound cost management experience post MRICS qualificationSound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planningCohesive knowledge of construction methods and materialsPractical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategiesSound 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 environmentsExcellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skillsSound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility 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.#J-*****-Ljbffr