Senior Cost Manager, Healthcare

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Healthcare Sector | ConstructionFlexible working | HybridLondon W1TAbout this opportunity

Join our London Healthcare team as Senior Quantity Surveyor!We are searching for a senior cost Manager / quantity surveyor to join our London Healthcare team and support the growth of the service to clients in London and the South East. We are looking for someone with a comprehensive quantity surveying foundation and both pre and post contract experience, and proficiency working with NEC suite of contracts.As senior cost manager in our London healthcare team, you will be a senior professional, reporting directly into our London healthcare lead. You will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of specific healthcare / hospital construction projects, including new builds, extensions, renovations, fit-outs and more – from early cost advice, cost planning and management, to settlement of the final account.This role is an excellent opportunity for you to tackle complex, varied and major NHS projects, enhance your technical and people skills and become an expert in an interesting, challenging, varied and rewarding sector.With substantial growth plans for our London healthcare team, and a well established client base in the region, you''ll find opportunities to progress within the sector and Gleeds, with opportunities to become an account or client lead, or a team manager within the service.Responsibilities

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.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) insurance.What we offer

Opportunities to develop and grow your careerA contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOur Global Travel Scholarship ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsWho 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.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 teamQualifications

Essential qualifications:Degree or equivalent level qualification in an industry relevant subject.Desirable professional qualifications:MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) ORMCIOB (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 ..... full job details .....