Cost Manager

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Preston is seeking a Cost Manager to join their growing team. This role involves administering contracts, cost monitoring, and collaborating with client teams on high-profile infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will be degree qualified and experienced in cost management practices. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements and part-time options.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Working towards a professional body membership is ideal.
• Experience in contract management, especially NEC3.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of contracts as per project objectives.
• Monitor and report project costs against the budget.
• Manage cost variance and cash flow effectively.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project deliverables.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Professional body membership or equivalent

Tools

NEC3

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 and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Visit our website at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Job Description

The Cost Management team in Manchester are experiencing growth, and due to increased client demand we are seeking to expand our current capability. 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 have the opportunity to work with high-profile clients, develop consultancy skills and diversify 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Proactively 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.

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