Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

TURNER & TOWNSEND-1; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company seeks a Commission Manager to oversee cost management services across various sectors. The ideal candidate will ensure client objectives are met, manage procurement processes, and contribute to business development while fostering team collaboration. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

RICS Chartership support

NEC accreditation

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships.
• Working towards or recently achieved Chartered Status.
• Proven track record in cost management/quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end service delivery as Commission Manager.
• Manage tendering and procurement processes.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports.

Skills

Independent Work

Proactivity

Deadline Orientation

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Pressure Management

Education

Degree or HNC qualification

Professional qualification (RICS or similar)

Tools

The Hive

Embodied Carbon Calculator

Job description

Company 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. 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 worldwide.

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Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries. We collaborate with clients across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, specializing in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, net zero, and digital solutions.

We are passionate about making a difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

Our focus is on helping organizations deliver and integrate new assets efficiently, setting asset strategies aligned with corporate objectives, and creating safe, sustainable, and cost-effective environments.

OUR CORE VALUES

1. We love a challenge
2. We are stronger together
3. We bring out the best in everyone

To support these values, we:

• Developed a market-leading suite of digital tools for cost management: The Hive
• Champion diversity and inclusion
• Offer role development and advancement opportunities
• Implement our NewLeaf strategy focusing on social value and environmental issues
• Provide professional development opportunities, including RICS Chartership support and NEC accreditation
• Support multidisciplinary collaboration and independence where needed

We aim for our people to succeed professionally and personally, promoting a healthy, flexible work environment that respects work-life balance. We encourage participation in sports, social networks, and personal interests.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• Perform the role of Commission Manager, overseeing end-to-end service delivery
• Ensure client objectives are met through effective cost management services

SCOPE

Cost Managers handle commissions typically ranging from GBP5m to GBP10m, across sectors like Healthcare, Education, HT&M, Retail Banking, and beyond.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Commission Management

• Assist with feasibility studies and procurement reports
• Estimate and produce cost plans using relevant tools like The Hive
• Manage tendering and procurement processes, including managing pre-qualification, tender analysis, and contractual documentation
• Act as contract administrator, managing post-contract variances and change processes
• Conduct cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Produce and present monthly cost reports
• Contribute to value engineering and final account negotiation
• Collaborate with clients and project teams throughout project stages
• Lead cost management teams where appropriate
• Utilize digital tools such as The Hive suite and Embodied Carbon Calculator
• Support the execution of the NewLeaf strategy
• Manage internal fees, job costing, and resourcing

Marketing and Business Development

• Identify and report new business opportunities
• Develop professional networks and assist with bid documentation
• Suggest improvements to procedures and tools
• Participate in networking and CPD events

Internal Management

• Ensure key information is recorded in internal databases
• Suggest process improvements
• Mentor junior staff members

REPORTING

Typically to a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Manage commissions efficiently and to quality standards
• Maintain good client and team relationships
• Work effectively within the team and mentor others
• Identify new business opportunities
• Monitor margins and key data

Qualifications

The Candidate

• Ability to work independently
• Self-motivated, proactive, and deadline-oriented
• Working towards or recently achieved Chartered Status
• Confident and professional demeanor
• Highly organized with good prioritization skills
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Work well under pressure

Experience and Skills

• Proven track record in cost management/quantity surveying
• Professional qualification (RICS or similar)
• Degree or HNC qualification

Company Values and Vision

We foster a professional, quality-driven, goal-oriented, customer-focused, continuously improving, flexible, open, and integrated culture. Our vision is to become the leading global provider of professional services in natural resources, infrastructure, and property markets, rewarded for the value we create.

We are committed to creating a great workplace where everyone can influence change and pursue their passions.

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