Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan dans le domaine des services professionnels recherche un Cost Manager pour soutenir une équipe en pleine croissance dans le secteur de l'énergie. Le candidat idéal apportera une expertise en gestion des coûts et leadership, contribuant à des projets significatifs. Le poste exige des compétences en communication et gestion de contrats, avec une présence requise au bureau du client pour favoriser la collaboration.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion des coûts, gestion de contrat NEC3 préférée.
• Capacité à obtenir une sécurité BPSS demandée.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la gestion des commissions de coûts pour divers projets.
• Établir des relations professionnelles avec les clients et collègues.
• Gérer les budgets et prévoir les coûts de manière précise.

Skills

Communication

Management de Contrats

Gestion des Changements

Gestion des Coûts

Contract Cash Flow Management

Procurement

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Due to increased opportunities and demand in the Energy & Natural Resources division, the Energy & Natural Resources team are recruiting Cost Managers to join a diverse and supportive team during a period of significant growth. Our nuclear client is at the forefront of industry leading change, and we are keen to speak to individuals with cost management experience to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you. Candidates will be required to be present in our client office in Warrington for 3 days per week.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

· To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service

SCOPE

Cost Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value; depending upon the complexity of the project and the sector, where the service provided is advisory in nature, the scale and value of the project could be significant.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Commission Management, to include:

· Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.

· Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.

· Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.

· Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.

· Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.

· Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice

· Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets

· Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders

· Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed

· Commission management as needed

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

· Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database

· Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager

Experience and Skills

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

· Excellent communication

· Contract Management (NEC3 preferred)

· Change management

· Cost Management

· Change control

· Valuation

· Procurement

· Reporting

· Governance processing

· Collaborative approaches

· Best for project attitudes

· Sharing best practice

Qualifications

· Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

· Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.

· Will be able to obtain BPSS level security clearance.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us atwww.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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