Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner and Townsend; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Manager to join their Newcastle Real Estate team. This role involves guiding clients on iconic projects, ensuring value for money through effective cost management and collaboration with architects and engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction, with a focus on both qualitative and commercial perspectives. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and values professionalism and continuous improvement, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management services.
• Experience across project lifecycles with a focus on construction.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Estimating and cost planning, including final cost plans.
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Estimating and Cost Planning

Tendering and Procurement Management

Post-Contract Cost Management

Education

Degree or HNC qualification

Professional qualification (e.g., 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 work together 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 Newcastle Real Estate team, helping guide our clients and their professional teams on iconic projects across the Northeast.

You’ll have a strong interest in understanding historical construction methods and their implications for modern contractors. You will work closely with conservators, architects, and engineers to ensure value for money for clients and contractors, advising on the best solutions from qualitative and commercial perspectives.

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

Key Accountabilities:

• Assisting with 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
• Conducting cost checks and valuations on large projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Producing and presenting monthly post-contract cost reports to clients
• 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 (e.g., RICS or equivalent) preferred
• Degree or HNC qualification

Company Values & Vision:

We aim to create a work environment reflecting our culture and encourage our staff to embody our values: 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 natural resources, infrastructure, and property markets, recognized for the value we create.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible work environment supporting work-life balance and diversity. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

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