Real Estate Cost Manager | Cost Planning & Tendering

Turner & Townsend; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cost Manager to lead end-to-end cost management on complex programmes. You will oversee feasibility, cost planning, procurement support, and contract administration, ensuring timely and accurate cost reporting to clients.

Working with project teams and a range of consultants, you will apply The Hive and other tools to benchmark costs, manage variations, and drive value across real estate and infrastructure projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Autonomy to manage commissions and deliverables.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Working towards Chartered Status or MRICS.
• Confident and professional communication.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation.
• Ability to collaborate across teams.
• Capable of performing under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management for commissions.
• Oversee feasibility, cost planning, tendering, and reports.
• Act as contract administrator and manage cost variances.
• Produce monthly cost reports and present to clients.
• Negotiate final accounts and support procurement.
• Collaborate with project teams and external consultants.

Skills

Autonomy

Self-motivated

Chartered status

Confident and professional

Highly organised

Relationship building

Work well under pressure

Education

Chartered status / MRICS (or in progress)

Tools

The Hive

CostX

Market Rates App

eTender Platform

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cost Manager to lead end-to-end cost management on complex programmes. You will oversee feasibility, cost planning, procurement support, and contract administration, ensuring timely and accurate cost reporting to clients.

Working with project teams and a range of consultants, you will apply The Hive and other tools to benchmark costs, manage variations, and drive value across real estate and infrastructure projects in the UK.