Cost Manager

Turner Townsend; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global consultancy in the UK is seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to work on major infrastructure projects. The role involves managing commercial contracts, supporting contractors, and delivering cost management insights. Candidates should be degree-qualified and ideally working toward chartered status. This position offers flexibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in sectors like airports and transport.

Benefits

Access to world-class training

Flexibility & variety in work

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure programs

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing commercial contracts and procurement in an NEC environment.
• Effective data-driven cost management insights.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on commercial contracts and procurement.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities including payment approvals.
• Support contractors in performance optimization and transparency.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and report on costs.

Skills

Quantity Surveying & Estimating

Collaboration

Proactive Problem-Solving

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Education

Degree-qualified and working towards chartered status

Job description

• Manage and assisting on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
• Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.
• Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.
• The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Comply with established commercial/procurement/ contractual strategies.
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
• Individually or as part of a team operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors.
• Procurement including: Providing advice on procurement strategy, Assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists. Preparing and issuing tender documents. Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors Managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations Preparation of Contract.
• Post Contract Quantity Surveying including:
• Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments.
• Preparing certificates.
• Managing change control in accordance with contracts.
• Producing cost reports and cost forecasting.
• Assisting Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events.
• Attending progress meetings.
• Promote commercial awareness throughout project.
• Support formal dispute resolution process and contract close out strategy as required.

What We're Looking For

You're a pro at: Quantity Surveying & Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.

You've got the qualification: Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.

You bring the knowledge: Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.

You're a team player: Collaboration is key - we want proactive problem-solvers who can adapt to challenges.

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.

Are you ready to level up your career and work on major infrastructure projects that shape the world around us? Turner & Townsend is on the lookout for ambitious Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers to join our dynamic team in the Midlands (with travel opportunities!). If you're passionate about making a real impact in airports, utilities, and transport, this is your chance to work on game-changing projects while growing your career with one of the top global consultancies.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of something big - Work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs that push boundaries.
• Be recognized and unlock your potential.
• Flexibility & Variety - Work directly with clients or support multiple projects across the sector.
• Growth & Development - Get access to world‑class training and work towards chartered status.
• Innovate - Shape the future of cost management with cutting‑edge tools and best practices.