Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor - Water / Utilities

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

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in London is seeking Cost Managers to support their growing UK Infrastructure business. You will be responsible for managing project costs, establishing client relationships, and ensuring the accurate delivery of project objectives. Ideal candidates will have a background in cost management and strong communication skills. This role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the construction industry is advantageous.
• Proven track record in cost management and contract administration.
• Familiarity with governance and best practice in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and forecasting.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage project deliverables.

Skills

Excellent communication

Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)

Cost Management

Change management and control

Valuation

Risk Management

Procurement

Estimating

Pricing

Reporting

Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude

People management

Commission management

Education

Ideally Degree qualified in a relevant subject

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a number of personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Cost Managers to join team, supporting our continuing growth and making the difference to both our business and to UK infrastructure.

You will be a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor within our UK Infrastructure business working on a variety of client and Turner & Townsend Water/Utilities projects and initiatives.

Job Objectives

• Contributing to our achievement of Turner & Townsend’s 2030vision
• 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
• Leading people and commissions as needed

Qualifications

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, Option C preferred)
• Cost Management
• Change management and control
• Valuation
• Risk Management
• Procurement
• Estimating
• Pricing
• Reporting
• Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude
• Sharing best practice
• People management
• Commission management
• Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.

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 at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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

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