About this opportunityAssociate Director - Cost Management - Commercial Real EstateLondon - HybridYou will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of construction projects, from early cost advice to settlement of the final account. Responsibility includes managing customer relationships to ensure service deliverables.ResponsibilitiesSupporting 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 studiesCost planning and benchmarkingCost-in-use studiesAdvising on and implementing procurement strategiesValuing completed work and arranging for paymentsSettling final accountsProviding technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projectsAdministrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s AgentManaging service delivery for profitAdvising 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) insuranceActively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:Opportunities to develop and grow your careerA contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOur Global Travel Scholarship ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsWho we are looking for:Experience, Knowledge and Key SkillsBroad, in-depth cost management experience post MRICS qualification.Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques.Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.Thorough knowledge and experience of post-contract cost management tasks.Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent.Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teamsClear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills.Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;Ability to prepare first-class bids for services.Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels.Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.QualificationsMRICS (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-18808-Ljbffr