Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend alinea; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend alinea is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor in London to support high-profile clients in achieving their objectives. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, utilize advanced tools for cost management, and engage with leading corporates, fostering a collaborative environment focused on excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cost management services for Cat A and Cat B projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in digital software for cost management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Turner & Townsend digital tools for client projects.
• Perform advanced cost modelling using Excel and CostX.
• Interface with senior leadership of Fortune 500 companies.

Skills

Client relations management

Advanced Excel modelling

Functional cost planning

Value engineering

Project management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Working towards RICS qualification or equivalent

Tools

CostX

Tableau

Job description

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor, London

Client: Turner & Townsend alinea

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2d7c78c90341

Job Views: 53

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description

Turner & Townsend alinea is currently recruiting for a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor within our Real Estate team to support our blue-chip clients in achieving their global workplace objectives. This role offers opportunities to work with a third of the Fortune 500 companies and grow within a market-leading business.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, client-facing, and capable of managing multiple projects and clients. Responsibilities include client relations management, advanced Excel modelling, functional cost planning, and value engineering of CAT A and CAT B fit outs. The role is primarily pre-construction, with opportunities to assist on construction projects when available.

You will work within a growing team of Cost Managers alongside external architects, interior designers, and engineers where applicable.

Key Accountabilities

• Utilize existing Turner & Townsend digital tools and contribute to creating new bespoke tools for clients
• Perform advanced cost modelling using Excel
• Estimate and perform functional cost planning using CostX
• Advise on and drive value engineering
• Interface with internal economists, clients, and other consultants
• Engage with senior leadership of Fortune 500 companies

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality cost management / quantity surveying services on Cat A and Cat B fit out projects for corporate clients
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for creating cost models
• Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization software is advantageous
• Proficiency in digital software for cost management services
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Working towards a professional qualification (RICS or equivalent)
• Degree or HNC level qualification

Additional Information

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

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