Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic firm is seeking aspiring and current Cost Managers to join their growing team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects while developing your consultancy skills and diversifying your sector experience. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports hybrid working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a workplace where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject, ideally.
• Experience with Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts aligned with project objectives.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams on deliverables.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Monitoring

Forecasting

Value Engineering

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Professional body membership

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform projects to deliver outcomes that improve lives. Our partnership approach enables us to deliver impactful projects and programmes, turning challenges into opportunities 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 collaborate to provide leading programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

The Cost Management team in Glasgow is experiencing growth due to increased client demand. We are seeking to expand our capability by welcoming aspiring and current Cost Managers to join our innovative and dynamic team working on industry-leading infrastructure projects.

As a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend, you will work with high-profile clients, develop your consultancy skills, and diversify your sector experience. We support career progression both personally and professionally.

We support hybrid working and embrace a forward-thinking approach. Part-time applications are also welcome.

Job Objectives:

1. Administer various contracts aligned with project objectives and policies.
2. Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion within budget.
3. Proactively monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications.
4. Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
5. Manage contract changes effectively, maintaining governance and best practices.
6. Improve forecast and budget accuracy.

Qualifications:

1. Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, ideally.
2. Working towards or holding professional body membership or equivalent.
3. Experience with Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred).

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We offer a great workplace where everyone can influence change.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible work environment respecting work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to inclusion. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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