Associate Cost Manager Full-Time

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Associate Cost Manager to join our UK Infrastructure Cost Management team. You will lead complex cost management commissions, build trusted client relationships and drive delivery from feasibility to final account.

You will manage pre- and post-contract cost control, develop procurement strategies, review tenders, and mentor junior cost professionals while contributing to business development and continuous improvement initiatives across diverse

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent professional accreditation preferred. Candidates nearing chartership with demonstrable Associate-level experience will also be considered.
• Typically 8-10 years' plus experience within Cost Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Demonstrable experience delivering consultancy services on infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and managing tender processes.
• Excellent commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and report-writing capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
• MRICS or equivalent chartered status.
• Experience within Infrastructure, Water, Utilities, Rail, Energy or Transportation sectors.
• Knowledge of NEC3, NEC4 and other standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering cost management commissions across a range of infrastructure sectors.
• Acting as the day-to-day client lead, developing trusted relationships and providing professional commercial advice.
• Managing projects from feasibility through to final account, ensuring delivery against cost, quality and programme objectives.
• Preparing and reviewing cost plans, estimates, procurement strategies and tender documentation.
• Managing procurement and tendering activities, including tender evaluations and contract award recommendations.
• Providing post-contract commercial management services, including valuations, change control, forecasting, reporting and final account settlement.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and efficiencies and advising clients on mitigation strategies and value improvements.
• Producing high-quality reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Managing and mentoring Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers, supporting their professional development and chartership progression.
• Monitoring project performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Contributing to business development through client engagement, bids, proposals and account growth activities.
• Supporting the adoption of digital tools, data analytics and innovative approaches to improve project and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Cost management

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Tender & procurement

Contract administration

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Chartered status

Sectors knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS/MCIOB accreditation

Chartered status

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

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Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Associate Cost Manager to join our growing Cost Management team within our UK Infrastructure business.

As an Associate Cost Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of complex cost management commissions, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while managing project teams and developing junior professionals. You will build strong client relationships, drive commercial performance, promote continuous improvement and contribute to the growth of the business through exceptional service delivery and business development activities.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering cost management commissions across a range of infrastructure sectors.
• Acting as the day-to-day client lead, developing trusted relationships and providing professional commercial advice.
• Managing projects from feasibility through to final account, ensuring delivery against cost, quality and programme objectives.
• Preparing and reviewing cost plans, estimates, procurement strategies and tender documentation.
• Managing procurement and tendering activities, including tender evaluations and contract award recommendations.
• Providing post-contract commercial management services, including valuations, change control, forecasting, reporting and final account settlement.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and efficiencies and advising clients on mitigation strategies and value improvements.
• Producing high-quality reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Managing and mentoring Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers, supporting their professional development and chartership progression.
• Monitoring project performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Contributing to business development through client engagement, bids, proposals and account growth activities.
• Supporting the adoption of digital tools, data analytics and innovative approaches to improve project and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent professional accreditation preferred. Candidates nearing chartership with demonstrable Associate-level experience will also be considered.
• Typically 8-10 years' plus experience within Cost Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Demonstrable experience delivering consultancy services on infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and managing tender processes.
• Excellent commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and report-writing capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
• MRICS or equivalent chartered status.
• Experience within Infrastructure, Water, Utilities, Rail, Energy or Transportation sectors.
• Knowledge of NEC3, NEC4 and other standard forms of contract.

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.

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