Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is looking for a Cost Manager to join their Yorkshire team amidst growth. This role offers the chance to work on leading infrastructure projects with high-profile clients while developing consultancy skills. The ideal candidate will possess relevant degree qualifications and experience in contract management. The company supports hybrid working and encourages career progression for all employees. Join a dynamic team where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership.
• Experience in Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of contracts according to project policies.
• Provide project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage cost variance and contract cash flow proactively.
• Collaborate with teams to manage project deliverables and KPIs.
• Ensure effective management of contract changes.
• Drive improvements in forecast and budget accuracy.

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Working towards professional body membership

Tools

Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

The Cost Management team in the Yorkshire are undergoing a period of growth, due to increased client demand we are seeking to expand our current capability. With this in mind we have opportunities for aspiring and current Cost Managers to join an innovative and dynamic team, working on industry‑leading infrastructure projects.

As a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend you will be offered the opportunity to work with high‑profile clients, develop your consultancy skills and diversify your sector experience. We are keen to support those looking to progress their career both personally and professionally.

We are currently supporting Hybrid working and embrace a forward‑thinking approach to working. Part time applications will also be considered.

Job Objectives

• 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.

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

Qualifications

• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred).

Additional Information

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.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.