Recruitment Consultant

Job Descriptionturner & Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost management consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Cost/Senior Cost Manager to assist in delivering construction schemes, including the development of new prisons across the UK. The role involves managing commissions valued from £10‑£50m and supporting high-profile projects. Candidates should have significant experience in cost management and relevant professional qualifications. A commitment to diversity and work-life balance is emphasized.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Equal opportunity employer

Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management services across the full project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects.
• Experience in procurement and tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre- and post-contract duties related to cost management.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare cost estimates.
• Manage tendering and procurement activity effectively.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Project management

Financial reporting

Education

Professional qualification (RICS or similar)

Degree or HNC-level qualification

Job description

Turner & Townsend is actively looking to engage with Cost/Senior Cost Managers to assist with the delivery of construction schemes related to central and local government, including the development of new prisons across the UK.

The successful candidate will handle commissions ranging from £10‑£50 m, with appropriate support depending on the complexity of each commission, and directly support Directors on high‑profile projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑ and post‑contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variations, final accounts, etc.
• Completing feasibility studies.
• Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Tendering and procurement activity: managing pre‑qualification, producing tender lists, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender reports, and compiling contract documents.
• Taking responsibility for timely and accurate financial reporting and valuations.
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Participating effectively with post‑contract cost variances and the change control processes.
• Performing cost risk analysis and providing input into value engineering; negotiating and approving final accounts.
• Contributing to the development of the wider team by sharing experience with junior roles.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle.
• Professional qualification (RICS or similar) is ideal.
• Degree or HNC‑level qualification.
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.

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

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

We support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.