Associate Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the Infrastructure sector, Turner & Townsend, is seeking an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for prestigious projects. The role demands expertise in cost management and experience with NEC3 contracts. Candidates will lead teams, manage contracts, and ensure project KPIs are achieved in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Supportive environment

Diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cost / Commercial Management.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts, especially Option C.
• Post-contract administration experience in major programmes.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with clients and project parties.
• Administer contracts and monitor project costs.
• Lead teams and manage contract changes.

Skills

Cost Management

Commercial Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Team Management

Education

MRICS qualification

Tools

NEC3 contracts

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.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a leading consultancy in the Infrastructure sector. We are seeking to recruit an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for our prestigious infrastructure-based projects.

As an experienced professional, you will bring a wealth of cost management expertise, ready to apply your knowledge in a dynamic environment. We seek a candidate comfortable with challenging conversations, adopting a consultative approach to bring out the best in their team and clients.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Establish professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and project parties.
2. Administer contracts aligning with project objectives and policies.
3. Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
4. Proactively monitor and manage cost variances and contract cash flow, ensuring timely applications.
5. Collaborate with client and contractor teams to deliver project KPIs, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
6. Manage contract changes effectively, maintaining governance and best practices.
7. Improve forecast and budget accuracy.
8. Provide sound commercial support to stakeholders.
9. Negotiate and finalize final accounts.
10. Lead teams and commissions as required.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Cost / Commercial Management.
• MRICS qualification preferred.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts, especially Option C – Target Cost.
• Post-contract administration experience.
• Experience working on major programmes and projects.
• Experience in infrastructure projects (rail, air, marine/ports, utilities, highways).
• Leadership and team management skills.

Additional Information

We value our people and provide a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com

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