Cost Manager/PQS/Quantity Surveyor - Renewable Energy

Turner & Townsend; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in the renewable energy sector. This exciting role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients while developing your consultancy skills and diversifying your sector experience. With a commitment to sustainable outcomes and a flexible working environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on projects that drive positive change. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• 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

Value Engineering

Forecasting

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Professional body membership

Tools

NEC3 Contract Management

Job description

Cost Manager/PQS/Quantity Surveyor - Renewable Energy

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Company Description
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.
It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.

Job Description
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.

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.

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

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services