Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Hitchin is seeking a Cost Manager to join their innovative team, focusing on industry-leading infrastructure projects. The role offers opportunities to work with high-profile clients while supporting a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in contract management. This position promotes work-life balance and provides a dynamic work setting designed for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Monitor and manage cost variance and cash flow.
• Collaborate with teams to manage project deliverables.
• Effectively manage contract changes and improve forecasts.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Monitoring

Client Collaboration

Project Forecasting

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Professional body membership

Job description

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Company Description

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity 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 work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering 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.