Cost Management Opportunity - Energy Infrastructure

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Cost Manager to join their team. This role involves managing project costs and collaborating with high-profile clients in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong experience with cost management and contract administration. This position supports hybrid working and offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic consulting environment. Candidates with part-time availability are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and great workplace culture are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Cost Management across Energy, Power, and Infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in administering contracts in line with project objectives.
• Ability to provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams on project deliverables.
• Drive improvements in forecast and budget accuracy.

Skills

Cost Management experience

Project cost monitoring

Value engineering

Contract Management (NEC3, Option C or NEC 4)

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Professional body membership

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.

Job Description

Owing to continued demand and our ambitious plans for growth, Turner & Townsend are looking to recruit Cost Managers with a proven track record and experience across the Energy, Power and Infrastructure sectors. Your experience of setting up and delivering major projects programmes will be key in delivering on our clients ambitions.

As a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend you will be offered the opportunity to work with high-profile clients, develop your consultancy skills and diversify your sector experience. We are keen to support those looking to progress their career both personally and professionally.

We are currently supporting Hybrid working and embrace a forward-thinking approach to working. Part time applications will also be considered.

Job Objectives

• Suitably qualified & experience operating at Cost Management level
• Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice
• Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets

Qualifications

• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C or NEC 4 preferred)

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.

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

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.