Cost Manager

TURNER & TOWNSEND; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Cost Manager in Manchester to join their expanding team. The role involves contract administration, project cost monitoring, and collaborative management of project deliverables. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and contract management experience, particularly with NEC3. The company supports hybrid working arrangements and values career progression and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject.
• Working towards a professional body membership.
• Experience with NEC3 contract management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of contracts according to objectives.
• Monitor and report project costs to ensure budget adherence.
• Manage cost variance and contract cash flow efficiently.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver project objectives and KPIs.
• Drive improvements in forecasting and budgeting accuracy.

Skills

Cost monitoring

Contract administration

Cost forecasting

Value engineering

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

NEC3 contract management

Job description

Overview

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. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., and works together with CBRE to provide clients with premier programme, project and cost management offerings in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

The Cost Management team in Manchester are experiencing a period of growth, and due to increased client demand we are seeking to expand our current capability. With this in mind we have opportunities for aspiring and current Cost Managers to join an innovative and dynamic team, working on industry-leading infrastructure projects. 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

• 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 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.

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 working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.