Associate Cost Manager - Commercial Developer

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate Cost Manager to manage prestigious mixed-use real estate projects with significant budgets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, be MRICS qualified, and possess UK Cost Management experience. This role offers the opportunity to lead project aspects, produce cost estimates, and manage client relationships in a dynamic environment. Join us to elevate your career in a supportive, flexible workplace.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• MRICS qualified.
• UK Cost Management experience within the Real Estate/Property sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of quantity surveying and cost consultancy.
• Produce cost estimates and plans.
• Manage the tender process and prepare recommendations to clients.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Communication

Client Facing

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualified

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

Our ambition, as Turner & Turner alinea, is to become the undisputed number one Cost Consultant in London. A data-led digital cost consultancy and an authority on the economics of sustainability, combining alinea's distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend's leading digital platform and our combined talent.

Supported by our clear vision to disrupt the market by transforming service quality through a strong focus on cost advice, a platform of specialists and a personable approach. This unique environment provides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access to a learning and development programme that is second to none.

• A unique joint force that will disrupt real estate cost management in London
• A data and digital led business, with an authority on the economics of sustainability, that will take our service to the next level
• A wide, diverse and exciting portfolio of sectors and clients, which means we will be stronger together
• Market leading practice that is focused on transforming performance and creating great results for our Clients and People, in a fun and exciting environment where people are proud to work
• A strong strategic and cultural fit with an ingrained entrepreneurial spirit
• You can realise your career ambitions faster with London's cost consultancy of choice

Job Description

We are recruiting for an Associate Cost Manager who will work on some of Turner & Townsend alinea's most prestigious and prominent mixed use real estate commercial development projects, with project values ranging from £millions to £Billions.

You will:

• Manage and lead aspects of quantity surveying and cost consultancy including pre and post contract duties
• Produce cost estimates and cost plans
• Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement routes
• Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor on the status of projects
• Ensure the project remains on budget from design to completion phase
• Undertake full post-contract duties including establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements
• Build and maintain working relationships with clients
• Manage junior team members to deliver our cost management service effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS qualified
• UK Cost Management experience within the Real Estate/Property sector
• Experience working on larger projects of £10m value or over (or equivalent)
• Experience working on new build and fit-out projects
• Excellent communication skills and client facing.

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.

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

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/