Cost Manager/PQS/Quantity Surveyor - Renewable Energy

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cost Manager to join their dynamic team, focusing on Renewable Energy projects. In this role, you'll have the chance to work with high-profile clients and enhance your consultancy skills while contributing to sustainable outcomes. You'll be responsible for managing project costs, administering contracts, and ensuring effective collaboration between client and contractor teams. With a commitment to hybrid working and personal development, this opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking firm that values your expertise and ambition!

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Cost Management within the Power sector.
• Experience in administering contracts and project cost monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts and provide accurate project cost monitoring.
• Collaborate with teams to manage project deliverables and KPIs.

Skills

Cost Management

Project Cost Monitoring

Contract Administration

Cost Control

Value Engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Cost Manager/PQS/Quantity Surveyor - Renewable Energy

• Full-time
• Department: Energy and natural resources

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

Owing to continued demand and our ambitious plans for growth, Turner & Townsend are looking to recruit Cost Managers with a proven track record and experience across the Power sector. Your experience of delivering projects in Distribution, Transmission, Renewables or other technologies will be key in delivering on our clients ambitions.

As a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend you will be offered the opportunity to work with high-profile clients, develop your consultancy skills and diversify your 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.

Job Objectives:

• Suitably qualified & experience operating at Cost Management level
• 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.

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