Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner & Townsend Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Manager to join their Manchester Real Estate team. In this pivotal role, you will guide clients on iconic construction projects while collaborating with professional teams. Your expertise in cost management and quantity surveying will be critical in delivering high-quality services throughout project lifecycles. The company values professionalism, quality, and a collaborative approach, ensuring a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and diversity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management services.
• Professional qualification (RICS or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Producing and presenting monthly post-contract cost reports.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Procurement Management

Change Control

Client Interaction

Education

Degree in Construction Management

HNC Qualification

Professional Qualification (RICS)

Job description

Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

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. Turner & Townsend and CBRE collaborate to provide clients with leading programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

Turner & Townsend has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our Manchester Real Estate team, helping guide our clients and their professional teams on iconic projects across the Northwest.

We seek individuals with a keen interest in construction, whether from a Main Contracting or PQS background, with an outgoing and collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in feasibility studies and procurement reports
• Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans
• Tendering and procurement management, including pre-qualification stages
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes
• Performing cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Producing and presenting monthly post-contract cost reports
• Negotiating and finalizing accounts
• Interfacing with clients and consultants at all project stages

Experience and Skills:

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management or quantity surveying services across project lifecycles
• Professional qualification (RICS or equivalent) preferred
• Degree or HNC qualification

Company Values and Vision:

We foster a work environment reflecting our culture of professionalism, quality, goal orientation, customer focus, continuous improvement, flexibility, openness, and integration. Our vision is to become the leading global provider of professional services in our markets, recognized for the value we create.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible work environment supporting work-life balance and celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Note: SOX control responsibilities may apply. We do not charge candidates fees for recruitment and only work with authorized agencies.