Executive Cost Manager – MEP

Overview

In this role you will manage MEP cost advice and budgeting across residential, commercial office and workplace sectors in London. You’ll lead cost planning, value engineering and procurement of MEP packages while sustaining strong client relationships. You will guide projects from early cost estimates to final accounts, delivering high-quality cost management services within Gleeds’ procedures. This role offers a platform to shape cost strategy on diverse schemes and contribute to sustainable project outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present order of cost estimates and option studies
• Cost planning and cost-in-use analyses
• Advise on procurement strategies and manage MEP package tenders
• Prepare tender documentation and design tender marking schemes
• Evaluate tenders and report findings
• Value completed work and arrange payments; settle final accounts
• Provide technical advice on legal/contractual issues and act as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent
• Mentor and coach staff; identify new business opportunities and drive growth
• Prepare bids for services and manage service delivery for profit
• Communicate findings and reports to customers; maintain relationships
• Monitor issues affecting professional indemnity insurance and project risk

Key requirements

• Residential, commercial office and workplace sector experience in a client-facing environment
• Sound cost management experience post MRICS qualification (desirable)
• Strong cost estimating and planning knowledge
• Practical understanding of construction methods, materials and procurement strategies
• Post-contract cost management experience
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong organizational skills
• Ability to absorb complex information and adapt to changing environments
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting building contracts
• Ability to work in a team
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Clear and effective communication
• Problem-solving and negotiation
• Organizational adaptability
• Cost planning and value engineering
• Procurement of MEP packages
• Tendering and contract strategies

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