Assistant Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time, permanent

Competitive remuneration

23 days annual leave

1 volunteering day

Career development opportunities

Impactful and innovative projects

Diverse colleagues

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the Commercial Manager and the Contracts & Framework team in delivery, cost management and performance measurement on major projects.

You will certify supplier payments, develop cost procedures, prepare monthly cost reports, assist with NEC4 contract documents, and advise project managers on contractual obligations while ensuring compliance and value for money.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction subject.
• 2 years' experience in a construction contract environment.
• Excellent verbal communication and professional conduct.
• Experience in measurement and valuation of construction works.
• Strong numeracy and budget management ability.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Verify and certify supplier payments and ensure correct amounts.
• Develop procedures for cost management to improve value for money.
• Prepare monthly cost and performance reports for projects.
• Assist in NEC4 contract documents for projects.
• Review contract documents and advise on contractual obligations of project teams.
• Support C&F team to ensure compliance with procedures for construction works.
• Undertake other cost and contract management duties as required by the Commercial Manager.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong numeracy and financial mgmt

Budget control

Meet deadlines

Professional appearance and conduct

Measurement and valuation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

The Assistant Cost Manager will provide support to the Commercial Manager and wider Contracts and Framework team for construction delivery, cost management and performance measurement.

The following reflects typical duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive description of all tasks:

• Responsible for verifying and certifying payment of suppliers and ensuring the correct amount is paid.
• Development of procedures and systems for project cost management in order to develop efficiency and or assurance on value for money.
• Prepare and present monthly reports showing cost position and contract performance on allocated projects to keep project teams informed.
• Assist in the development and compiling of NEC4 contract documents for projects – construction and professional services.
• Review existing contract documents on allocated projects and provide advice to project managers on contractual obligations to ensure compliance with the contract.
• Support C&F team in ensuring compliance with Government/Translink/C&F procedures for construction works and services in order to achieve compliance.
• Other cost and contract management duties as required by the Commercial Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant Construction related subject
• 2 years’ experience in a construction contract environment
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience in measurement and valuation of construction works
• Experience of using MS Office 365 including Word and Excel
• Understanding of budget control and management of budgets
• Understanding of building and civil construction technology and associated supply chain.
• Ability to deal with colleagues and wider project teams in a professional and confident manner
• Ability to work to and meet deadlines
• Strong numeracy and financial management ability

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 23 days Annual leave & 1 volunteering day
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & 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.com/

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