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Executive Cost Consultant

Gardiner & Theobald

G&T Newcastlefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

About the role

Executive Cost Consultant

Department: QS

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: G&T Newcastle

Description

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,300 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow.

We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind.

People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Executive Surveyors to support with the growth of the business and the continued delivery of world class service to our diverse client base.

Our Cost and Commercial Management teams work across a variety of sectors, offering you the chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects with no sector boundaries while our focus on training and development creates the perfect environment in which to progress your career.

Working within a dedicated and dynamic cost team and reporting directly into senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to work on high profile projects across the built environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience as the day-to-day project contact and who thrives on challenges and client facing roles, being both eager to learn and develop whilst also helping to drive forward our position as an industry leader. Your attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will be paramount to your success in the role and the overall success of the projects.

As an Executive Surveyor you will support in the development of G&T as a business, building relationships externally and internally and playing a part in recruiting new talent. You will be involved and take responsibility in managing a team, managing multiple projects including fee income, budget and resources.

Role Accountabilities:

As an Executive Surveyor your day to day will focus on managing pre and post contract activities ranging from managing procurements and project finances, to cost estimating and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget constraints. You will begin to develop specialist knowledge and be responsible for a significant portion of projects. You will be encouraged to guide junior members of the team and play a part in growing the business through participation in the firm’s wider initiatives.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

Procurement

Proficient understanding of core procurement and contract options (e.g., NEC 3/4) and routes to market.
Ability to draft procurement strategies setting out how goods or services will be purchased focusing on achieving Client objectives.
Ability to take market soundings, establish supplier bidding potential, conduct surveys, report their results and develop inputs into procurement strategy.
Strong knowledge and experience undertaking compliant procurement events under Public Procurement Regulations (PCR 2015/UCR 2016).
Knowledge of new Procurement Act 2023 regulations.
Experience in developing and preparing a full suite of tender documents.
Ability to lead a tender evaluation process which may include, reviewing and analysing tender returns, chairing evaluation/consensus meetings and drafting evaluation reports for client approval.
Negotiating and collating contract documents with Client teams and Suppliers.
Strong stakeholder engagement experience with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Exceptional report writing, production and presentation including ability to use relevant role related software.

Post-Contract Management:

Prepare and present detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis to the Client.
Manage post-contract change control, including compensation events and claims (preferably NEC 3 & 4)
Undertake assessment of works completed for application for payments.