Assistant Cost Manager

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality services and helping ensure that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
•  Supporting cost-in-use studies.
• Assisting with the valuation of completed work and preparation of payment recommendations.
• Supporting the agreement of final accounts.
• Assisting with contract administration under the direction of the Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of reports to Customers.
• Working closely with project teams to support the integration of cost management into overall project delivery.
• Assisting with the identification and monitoring of cost-related risks and opportunities in services.
• Supporting the efficient delivery of services within agreed fees and budgets.
  
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects, particularly those that might affect Gleeds’ professional indemnity insurance.

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career

• Previous cost management experience in construction projects. 
• Professional knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and installations is a plus.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English.
• Available to work in Sines 5 days per week (no rotation applies).
• Eligible to work in Portugal (visa sponsorship is not available)
  

Qualifications

•  Engineering degree, QS degree or similar

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility