Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager - Major Programmes (Government)

TURNER & TOWNSEND-1; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking Cost / Senior Cost Managers to support major projects, including new prisons. The role involves comprehensive cost management tasks and offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management services.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pre and post-contract duties including preparing cost estimates and contract administration.
• Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and valuations.

Skills

Cost Management

Project Management

Negotiation

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Job description

Company Description

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability, and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. We deliver better outcomes that positively impact the world around us.

We work smarter to face future challenges; bringing clarity that helps teams realize their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

It's how we've made a difference for 75 years—transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking Cost / Senior Cost Managers to support the delivery of new and exciting construction projects related to central and local government, including the development of new prisons across the UK.

Our cost management professionals handle projects of various sizes but typically lead or support projects ranging from £10-£50m, with appropriate support depending on complexity. The successful candidate will also support Directors in delivering some of the region's most high-profile projects.

Role Objectives

• Pre and post-contract duties including preparing cost estimates, procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations, and final accounts.
• Completing feasibility studies.
• Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Tendering and procurement activities, managing pre-qualification, producing tender lists, preliminaries, analysis, reports, and contract documents.
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and valuations.
• Interfacing with clients and consultants at all project stages.
• Participating in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Performing cost risk analysis, contributing to value engineering, and negotiating final accounts.
• Supporting the development of team members by sharing experience with junior roles.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management or quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle.
• Professional qualification (RICS or similar) preferred.
• Degree or HNC level qualification.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great workplace where everyone has the opportunity and voice to influence change.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible work 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, actively encouraging applications from all community sectors.

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