Cost Manager
Company Description
Turner and Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner and Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.comJob Description
Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor – Join the Future of Infrastructure with Turner and Townsend!Are you ready to level up your career and work on major infrastructure projects that shape the world around us? Turner and Townsend is on the lookout for ambitious Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers to join our dynamic team in the Midlands (with travel opportunities!).If you’re passionate about making a real impact in airports, utilities, and transport, this is your chance to work on game-changing projects while growing your career with one of the top global consultancies.What’s in it for you?Be part of something big – Work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs that push boundaries.Be recognized and unlock your potential.Flexibility and Variety – Work directly with clients or support multiple projects across the sector.Growth and Development – Get access to world-class training and work towards chartered status.Innovate – Shape the future of cost management with cutting-edge tools and best practices.What You’ll DoManage and assist on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a projectTo support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstancesTo carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and proceduresComply with established commercial/procurement/contractual strategiesTake personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality StandardsIndividually or as part of a team operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractorsProcurement including: Providing advice on procurement strategy, assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists, preparing and issuing tender documents, running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors, managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations, preparation of ContractPost Contract Quantity Surveying including: scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments, preparing certificates, managing change control in accordance with contracts, producing cost reports and cost forecasting, assisting Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events, attending progress meetings, promoting commercial awareness throughout project, supporting formal dispute resolution process and contract close out strategy as requiredQualifications
What We’re Looking ForQuantity Surveying and Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.Collaboration is key – we want proactive problem-solvers who can adapt to challenges.Why Turner and Townsend?
At Turner and Townsend, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. We’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Whether you’re looking for mentorship, professional qualifications, or the chance to work on high-profile projects, we’ve got you covered.Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and let’s build the future together!Additional Information
Turner and Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.comSOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner and Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.Important: It is strictly against Turner and Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner and Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner and Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner and Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner and Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.
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