Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

• UK Infrastructure Sector


• All levels - Assistant, Project, Senior


• Birmingham / London / Nottingham / Leeds / Manchester / Liverpool / UK Wide (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
  
  


• Full time - with flexible working and core hours


• Permanent

About this opportunity:

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

• Great place to work - attracting and developing the best talent, that represents the diverse society we work within.


• Investing in and supporting our people in their chosen careers and providing opportunities.

• Develop and implement a clear Infrastructure market proposition covering Programme Management, Cost Management, Project Controls and Advisory.


• To connect and co-ordinate infrastructure sector opportunities with our regional teams to grow our market share and do it with professionalism and personality.


• Creative and realistic, we will deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.


• Grow our UK infrastructure market share to £55m (Circa 550 people) by 2028.
  
  

In this role you will provide pre and post contract/commercial management advice and partner with our customers, a typical day could include - 

• Providing strategic review of commercial model and contract 


• Contract administration


• Providing review and advice on commercial impact of all contract matters including proposed changes to requirements and works information.


• Adjudicating and providing advice on the contractual entitlement of Compensation Events


• Managing Change and Risk through EWN’s and CE’s


• Approval of key Subcontracts, the production of project reports


• Providing review of proposed procurement strategies and advice on all supply chain matters


• Reviewing and providing recommendations on the approval of subcontract tender reports 


• Processing Applications for Payment


• Adjudicating and providing advice on Quotations for Compensation Events 


• Attending / leading Commercial / Contract meetings


• Comply with Quality Management Systems, processes and procedures.

What we are looking for in our next team member:

• Ideally you will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline.


• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.


• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in the UK infrastructure sector.


• Proven experience of working with NEC3/4 forms of contracts.


• A passion for infrastructure, sustainability and delivering great work.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients.

What we can offer you:

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.


• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.


• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.


• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.


• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.


• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.


• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.


• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.


• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as Great Place to Work.

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.