Associate Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for their infrastructure projects in Bognor Regis, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost management, particularly within NEC3 contracts, and be adept at managing challenging conversations and leading teams. Applicants will benefit from a flexible working environment, contributing to impactful projects and a diverse workplace culture. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in a supportive company committed to professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven Cost / Commercial Management experience in infrastructure.
• Experience managing NEC3 contracts, particularly Option C.
• Experience in leading and managing teams in project settings.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Administer contracts with adherence to project objectives.
• Monitor project costs and maintain budget forecasts.
• Manage contract changes to stay within governance.
• Provide commercial support to stakeholders.

Skills

Cost Management

Commercial Management

Team Leadership

NEC3 Contracts

Budgeting and Forecasting

Education

MRICS (preferable)

Experience in Infrastructure Projects

Job description

Company Description

Turner & 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 & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector, we are looking to recruit an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for our prestigious infrastructure-based projects.

As an experienced individual you will come with a wealth of experience in cost management ready to apply your existing knowledge in a new and dynamic environment. We are looking for a candidate comfortable in having challenging conversations with a consultative approach that can bring the best out of their team and client.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Pro‑actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
• Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
• Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Leading people and commissions as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven Cost / Commercial Management experience
• Preferably MRICS
• NEC3 contracts (in particular Option C – Target Cost)
• Post contract administration
• Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects
• Experience of working on Infrastructure project (Rail, air, marine/ports, utilities high‑ways)
• Experience in leading and managing teams

Additional Information

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.