Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage and assist on commercial contracts and procurement negotiations in a large-scale infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified, working towards chartered status, and have familiarity with NEC contracts. This role involves leading post-contract activities, supporting contractors, and optimizing contract performance. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

World-class training

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified and working towards chartered status.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on commercial contracts and procurement negotiations.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities like payment approvals and contract changes.
• Support contractors with transparent data-driven management.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

NEC Contracts

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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What We're Looking For

• Quantity Surveying & Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
• Collaboration is key - we want proactive problem-solvers who can adapt to challenges.

About Turner & Townsend

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. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., 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

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.