Cost Manager - Commercial Developer

Turner & Townsend alinea; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy provider is seeking a Cost Manager to oversee cost management for major projects in London. The ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying and MRICS qualified or working towards it. You will assist in cost planning, manage tenders, and ensure accurate reporting throughout project life cycles, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• MRICS qualified or working towards.
• Experience in Cost Management within Real Estate.
• Experience on larger projects including new builds.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feasibility studies and cost planning.
• Manage tendering and post-contract cost variances.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Negotiate final accounts.

Skills

Cost estimation

Client communication

Tender management

Change control

Cost reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification

Job description

Cost Manager - Commercial Developer, London

Client: Turner & Townsend alinea

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 80431a2f2c9b

Job Views: 10

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a leading management consultancy provider in the Commercial Developer sector. Leveraging our skills, processes, and knowledge, we offer industry-leading services to our clients. Our extensive experience and databank enable us to deliver proactive, value-added solutions across all facets of the sector, including projects involving hotels, residential schemes, and commercial offices.

Our projects range from complex small-scale initiatives to large new builds, each presenting unique challenges and requiring sector expertise. This diversity provides individuals with opportunities to develop their knowledge, experience, and skills.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with feasibility studies and procurement reports
• Estimate and plan costs, present the final cost plan
• Manage tendering, pre-qualification, tender list, preliminaries, analysis, and reports
• Handle post-contract cost variances and change control
• Conduct cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy
• Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports
• Input into value engineering
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts
• Interface with clients and consultants at all project stages
• Lead cost management team, ensuring accountability
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Assist in producing bid documentation
• Improve cost management procedures, templates, and products
• Ensure key information and learnings are input into the internal database
• Track financial management using FMS
• Identify and refer ideas for process improvement
• Assess commission management quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS qualified or working towards
• UK Cost Management experience within the Real Estate/Property sector
• Experience working on larger projects
• Experience working on new build and fit-out projects
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience

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

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