Infrastructure Cost Manager (Intermediate) - Drive Budgets

Turner & Townsend; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Pension

Healthcare scheme

Annual leave 23 days + 2 company days

Career development opportunities

Global project exposure

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the UK is seeking an Intermediate Cost Manager for infrastructure projects across rail, water, and aviation. You will lead cost management, contract administration, and governance on major programmes.

A graduate in a relevant discipline with 10+ years’ experience and chartered status (RICS or SCSI) is required; strong communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Numerate and computer literate; proficient in Excel and contract administration software.
• Experienced in pre- and post-contract roles: cost planning, procurement, contract formation, post-contract cost control, value management, risk management, final accounts.
• Qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
• Experience on large civil engineering projects in rail, water or aviation; NEC contracts knowledge; chartered via RICS or SCSI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence at senior levels; strategic thinking.
• Right to work in Ireland and UK.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and project teams.
• Administer contracts in line with project objectives and policies.
• Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to budget.
• Monitor cost variance and cash flow; ensure timely applications.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage deliverables and KPIs.
• Manage contract changes within governance and best practice.
• Improve forecast and budget accuracy.
• Provide commercial support to stakeholders.
• Negotiate and settle final accounts.
• Lead people and commissions as needed.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Skills

Numerate

Microsoft Excel

Contract administration software

Pre and post contract roles

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract formation

Post contract cost control

Value management / engineering

Risk management

Final accounts

Strategic thinking

Influence senior levels

Right to work in Ireland & UK

Education

Relevant discipline degree

Tools

NEC form of Contract

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the UK is seeking an Intermediate Cost Manager for infrastructure projects across rail, water, and aviation. You will lead cost management, contract administration, and governance on major programmes.

A graduate in a relevant discipline with 10+ years’ experience and chartered status (RICS or SCSI) is required; strong communication and ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential.