Infrastructure Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Turner Townsend; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Townsend is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our Midlands team, with travel opportunities. You will work on major UK infrastructure programs, handling procurement, cost control, and post-contract activities across NEC-based contracts.

The role offers growth toward chartered status, exposure to airports, utilities and transport projects, and access to world-class training and tools.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
• Pro at Quantity Surveying & Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Team player with proactive problem-solving and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
• Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.
• Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.
• Promote commercial awareness throughout project.

Skills

Quantity Surveying & Estimating

Chartered status pursuit

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost management best practices

Education

Degree-qualified

Tools

NEC contracts

Cost management

Job description

Turner Townsend is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our Midlands team, with travel opportunities. You will work on major UK infrastructure programs, handling procurement, cost control, and post-contract activities across NEC-based contracts.

The role offers growth toward chartered status, exposure to airports, utilities and transport projects, and access to world-class training and tools.