Cost Manager/PQS/Quantity Surveyor - Renewable Energy

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in the renewable energy sector. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients and enhance your consultancy skills while contributing to sustainable projects. You will be responsible for managing project costs, ensuring accurate forecasting, and collaborating with various teams to achieve project objectives. The company promotes a flexible working environment and supports career progression, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to grow both personally and professionally. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact on society.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience in Cost Management and contract administration.

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 relevant subject

Tools

NEC3 Contract Management

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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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)

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.