Cost Manager - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking Cost Managers to join their UK Infrastructure team. The ideal candidates will have experience in cost management, contract administration, and client collaboration. Responsibilities include monitoring project costs, managing contracts, and leading project deliverables. A relevant degree and understanding of the construction industry are preferred. The role offers opportunities for growth in a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cost management and project delivery.
• Understanding of contract management and procurement processes.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Administer contracts according to project objectives.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to manage project deliverables and KPIs.
• Drive improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)

Cost Management

Change management and control

Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters

Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude

Education

Degree qualified in a relevant subject

Professional body membership or equivalent

Job 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.

We are currently seeking personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Cost Managers/Cost Consultants to join our team, supporting our continued growth and making a difference to both our business and to UK infrastructure.

You will be a Cost Manager within our UK Infrastructure business working on a variety of client and Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• 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.
• Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Leading people and commissions as needed.

Qualifications

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
• Cost Management
• Change management and control
• Valuation
• Procurement
• Reporting
• Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude
• Commission management
• Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.

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.

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

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.