Real Estate Cost Manager — Lead Project Costing

Turner & Townsend; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Commission Manager to lead end-to-end cost management across major projects. You will oversee feasibility input, cost planning, tendering, contract administration and post‑contract cost control while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasises autonomous delivery, stakeholder management, and adherence to project deadlines within our cost management team. A Chartered status or progression toward it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with autonomy and take initiative.
• Working towards or recently achieved Chartered Status.
• Highly organised with strong time management.
• Professional, confident manner and good communication.
• Able to collaborate across the business and manage stakeholders.
• Capable of performing under pressure and deadlines.
• Experience in cost management and tendering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Commission Manager, delivering end-to-end cost management services for client projects.
• Ensure client objectives are met through effective cost management and reporting.
• Lead cost planning, tendering, contract administration, and post-award cost control.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to optimise value and carbon reporting.

Skills

Autonomy

Initiative

Chartered Status

Professionalism

Organisation

Collaboration

Pressure handling

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Commission Manager to lead end-to-end cost management across major projects. You will oversee feasibility input, cost planning, tendering, contract administration and post‑contract cost control while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasises autonomous delivery, stakeholder management, and adherence to project deadlines within our cost management team. A Chartered status or progression toward it is preferred.