Associate Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend, a leading consultancy in the infrastructure sector, seeks an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager to join their prestigious infrastructure projects. This role requires extensive cost management expertise, strong leadership abilities, and the capability to engage with clients and teams effectively. You will oversee cost control, contract administration, and collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Benefits

Positive workplace environment

Flexible and balanced work-life

Support for employee success

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3 contracts, especially Option C – Target Cost.
• Post-contract administration experience.
• Experience in infrastructure projects (rail, air, marine/ports, utilities, highways).

Responsibilities

• Establishing relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Administering contracts according to project policies.
• Providing accurate cost monitoring and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Negotiation

Education

MRICS

Tools

NEC3 Contracts

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together to deliver outcomes that improve people's lives. Our partnership approach enables us to deliver impactful projects and programs, turning challenges into opportunities and complexities into successes.

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 collaborate to provide clients with premier programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

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

As an experienced professional, you will bring extensive cost management expertise to a dynamic environment. We seek a candidate comfortable with challenging conversations, adopting a consultative approach, and capable of motivating their team and clients.

Main Responsibilities

1. Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
2. Administering contracts in line with project objectives and policies.
3. Providing accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion within budget.
4. Monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely applications.
5. Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including performance, cost control, and value engineering.
6. Managing contract changes effectively, maintaining governance, and adopting best practices.
7. Improving forecast and budget accuracy.
8. Providing sound commercial support and knowledge to stakeholders.
9. Negotiating and finalizing project accounts.
10. Leading teams and managing commissions as needed.

Qualifications

• MRICS 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)
• Proven leadership and team management skills

Additional Information

We value our inspired team, sharing our vision and mission. We provide a positive workplace where everyone can influence change.

We support our employees' success in both work and life by promoting a healthy, flexible, and balanced environment.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Role may include SOX control responsibilities, applicable where relevant.

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