StellenbeschreibungpbThe PureGym Way /b /ppAs part of the international bPureGym Group /b, we are the bsecond largest European gym operator /b. With bover 700 gyms worldwide /b, you can currently find us in the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Denmark. /ppWe are a dynamic and international team driven by our mission to strengthen the health and well-being of the population. Our goal is to provide a high quality and affordable fitness experience for everyone, everywhere. We offer: /pp· A free gym membership for you + 1 /pp· Exclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within our gyms and through other external providers /pp· Our office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access /pp· Our working hours are flexible /pp· We provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day /ppbThe Role /b /ppLocation: Zurichbr/br/Type: Full Timebr/br/Contract type: Permanentbr/br/ /ppExciting opportunity to join PureGym as the Cost Manager! /ppAs a Cost Manager (Kalkulator), you will be fully accountable for preparing, managing, and reporting all financial costs connected to property-related capital expenditures including new gym development and existing gym investments (c.a. 10 – 20 projects per year). You will work closely with Swiss Property, Procurement, Finance, and Senior group stakeholders to drive cost effectiveness on key strategic initiatives. /ppYou will: /ppbCost Investment Planning Cost Management /b /pp•Develops capital cost estimates, business cases, and investment appraisals to support project feasibility and capital expenditure (CAPEX) approvals using local BKP and NPK norms and processes. /pp•Prepares, maintains, and manages detailed project cost plans, budgets, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. /pp•Owns the end-to-end financial management of multiple property delivery projects, ensuring effective budget control and cost visibility. /pp•Monitors project expenditure, including preparation of purchase orders and tracking invoices, to produce accurate cost reports and forecast final costs. /pp•Identifies commercial risks and opportunities, providing financial analysis to support informed project decision-making. /ppbCommercial Management, Benchmarking Continuous Improvement /b /pp•Review and validate contractor and supplier pricing, variations, and final accounts to ensure br/commercial accuracy and value for money. /pp•Challenge supplier pricing and manage change control in collaboration with Procurement and Project Managers to achieve commercially robust outcomes. /pp•Develop and maintain cost benchmarking data, analyzing trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for standardization across the Swiss property portfolio. /pp•Provide market intelligence and benchmarking insights to support Procurement strategies, tendering, and future investment decisions. /pp•Drive continuous improvement in cost planning, reporting, commercial governance, and cost management processes to enhance project performance and consistency. /ppbThe Person /b /pp•Fluent in English and German, French is beneficial /pp•Expected to work in accordance with BKP and NPK standards /pp•Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. /pp•Can work collaboratively with contractors and cross-functional stakeholders (Swiss Property Team, Procurement, Senior Management), building effective relationships while delivering commercially robust outcomes. /pp•Confident challenging assumptions and supplier/contractor pricing using facts and data. /pp•Demonstrates unwavering accountability and a keen appetite to drive efficiencies and cost savings. /pp•Proven experience in construction cost management or commercial management, with responsibility for the financial oversight of construction projects. /pp•Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, contract management, and change control. /pp•Excellent analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to challenge contractor pricing, manage commercial risk, and use data to inform decision-making and cost optimization. /pp•Experience in retail, commercial, hospitality, or multi-site developments is advantageous. /ppbPlease apply with an English CV /b /ppbJoin us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere. /b /ppPureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. /ppPlease note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged. /p
