Cost Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Cost Manager to support prestigious infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in large civil engineering projects and be proficient in contract administration tools. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and career development opportunities. Join a team that values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

25 days annual leave

Pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in civil engineering projects.
• Familiar with pre and post contract roles including cost control.
• Chartered via RICS or SCSI or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Administer contracts according to project policies.
• Monitor project costs and report to completion.
• Manage cost variance and contract cash flow effectively.

Skills

Numeracy

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Contract administration knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Contract administration software

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Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide. 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 130 countries worldwide. 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 currently recruiting a Cost Manager to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting our clients across a range on prestigious infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• 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.
• Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Leading people and commissions as needed.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• You will be expected to be numerate and computer literate, highly competent in the use of Microsoft Excel and contract administration software.
• Familiar with both pre and post contract roles, including cost planning, procurement, contract formation, post contract cost control, contract administration, value management / engineering, risk management and final accounts.
• Qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in large civil engineering projects in the rail, water or aviation sectors. Candidates with experience on other large Civil Engineering infrastructure projects will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of the NEC form of Contract.
• You must be chartered via RICS or SCSI or working towards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence at senior levels and think strategically.

What We Offer

• Full time
• Hybrid working
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension
• 25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Additional Information

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. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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

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

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted are considered the property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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