Rail Cost Lead (Senior QS) – Hybrid

Turner & Townsend; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Sheffield is seeking a Senior / Cost Manager to join their Rail project team. The role involves administering contracts, cost monitoring, and collaboration with client teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the railway or construction sectors, with strong cost management skills. A degree and relevant professional membership are preferred. This position supports hybrid working.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in railway and/or construction.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is preferred.
• Successful experience delivering rail projects.
• Experience with contractual disputes and change management.

Responsibilities

• Administer various contracts per project objectives.
• Provide project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Manage cost variance and applications correctly.
• Collaborate with teams for project deliverables.
• Drive improvements in forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Rail project experience

Cost monitoring

Contract administration

Value engineering

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

A global professional services company in Sheffield is seeking a Senior / Cost Manager to join their Rail project team. The role involves administering contracts, cost monitoring, and collaboration with client teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the railway or construction sectors, with strong cost management skills. A degree and relevant professional membership are preferred. This position supports hybrid working.