Associate Cost Manager/Associate Quan...

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Cost Manager to lead prestigious infrastructure projects. This role involves cost management, contract administration, and fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience in managing major programmes. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that promotes a flexible and inclusive work environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management and contract administration.
• Leadership and team management experience in infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Manage contract changes and improve budget accuracy.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

MRICS

Tools

NEC3 Contracts

Job description

Associate Cost Manager/Associate Quantity Surveyor - Water/Utilities

• Full-time
• Department: Infrastructure

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. 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. Turner & Townsend and CBRE collaborate to provide clients with premier programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

We are a leading consultancy in the Infrastructure sector and are seeking an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for our prestigious infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost management, ready to apply their knowledge in a dynamic environment, with a consultative approach and leadership skills.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Establish professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and other project stakeholders.
2. Administer contracts in line with project objectives and policies.
3. Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
4. Monitor and manage cost variances and contract cash flows.
5. Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives.
6. Manage contract changes, ensuring governance and best practices.
7. Improve forecast and budget accuracy.
8. Provide commercial support and knowledge to stakeholders.
9. Negotiate and finalize final accounts.
10. Lead teams and manage commissions as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment that supports work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds. SOX controls may be part of this role, where applicable.

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