Cost Manager - MEP

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates for various MEP design options and provide accurate financial inputs to support design decision-making.
• Perform and validate precise quantity take-offs for all MEP systems using AutoCAD and relevant measurement tools, based on design drawings and tender documentation.
• Provide detailed cost plan inputs, incorporating market benchmarks and historical data to enhance pricing accuracy.
• Conduct detailed rate analysis based on current market trends for MEP services and materials, including labour and equipment considerations.
• Assist in forming a comprehensive MEP contractor/vendor database for upcoming tenders and project packages.
• Support tendering processes by preparing pre-bid estimates and reviewing priced BOQs prior to tender submissions.
• Assist in RFP review and proposal preparation including scope clarifications, pricing breakdowns, and strategy inputs.
• Participate in contractor negotiation meetings, review commercial submissions, and assist in finalizing rates.
• Draft letters of award and compile contract documents ensuring scope, terms, and deliverables for MEP works are accurately represented.
• Prepare MEP-specific BOQs for compliance with specifications, drawings, and project intent.
• Ensure all documentation practices align with Quality Management System (QMS) standards and audit requirements.
• Review MEP system design drawings and sequence to verify constructability and integration across disciplines.
  

Skills Required

• Diploma / bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical engineering with 6+ years of experience.
• Electrical / Mechanical Engineering conceptual knowledge

• Education - B.E/B.Tech- Mechanical / Electrical
• Post Graduate Qualification in a relevant field would be an added advantage
• 6-8 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Gleeds 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.