Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner Townsend; Moor Side; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Commission Manager to oversee cost management across various projects. The candidate will manage end-to-end service delivery, handle procurement, and develop client relationships while using bespoke digital tools. Qualifications include a degree or relevant professional certification, with a focus on effective communication and analytical skills. This position promotes a collaborative work environment and values professionalism and quality.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Cross-functional team collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management across various commission sizes.
• Proven ability to build client relationships.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end service delivery for cost management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and manage procurement.
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professional qualifications (ideally RICS)

Tools

eTender Platform

The Hive

Cost Control App

Job description

Overview

To perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery and ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service, Commission Management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
• Estimating and cost planning, producing and presenting the final cost plan, utilising the relevant cost management tools and services (The Hive)
• Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents, utilising the relevant cost management tools and services (The Hive; eTender Platform)
• Conducting the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and change control processes, referring major changes to the line manager where applicable
• Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports via our Cost Control App and presenting them to the client
• Inputting into value engineering
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Interfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants at all project stages
• Working collaboratively with Turner and Townsend's project management team during project delivery
• Where appropriate, leading a cost management team to deliver on all accountabilities
• Utilising our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services (The Hive: Benchmarking App, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, Cost Control App)
• Implementing the Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reports
• Supporting the execution of the NewLeaf strategy
• Managing internal fees, internal job costing and resourcing requirements

Marketing and business development

• Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such opportunities to the appropriate line manager
• Developing and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clients
• Assisting in the production of bid documentation
• Identifying ways to improve cost management procedures, templates and products and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager
• Being involved in extracurricular activities including external groups, networking and CPD events

Internal management and reporting

• Knowledge management: ensuring key information and learning from each commission is entered into the internal database
• Process improvement: identifying ways internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager
• Assist in the support, development and mentorship of junior staff members
• Reporting: a Cost Manager is likely to report to a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director, depending on context

Key performance indicators

• Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time
• Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
• Good relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members
• Work as an effective member of the cost management team, including taking responsibility for Assistant Cost Managers where appropriate
• Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients
• Margin levels are tracked on all commissions
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and retained
• Ability to work with autonomy, self-motivation and delivering to tight deadlines
• Working towards or recently achieved Chartered Status
• Professional qualifications: ideally RICS or similar; degree or HNC level qualification

Company values and context

Company values emphasize professionalism, quality, customer focus and continuous improvement. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with extensive capabilities across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance and inclusivity. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, typically within the £5m to £10m range, across markets including Healthcare, Education, HT&M, Retail Banking and beyond.