Senior Cost Manager

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor to support clients on prestigious infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years relevant experience, alongside a strong background in civil engineering. The role offers competitive remuneration and various benefits, including career development opportunities. Candidates must be chartered (RICS/SCSI) and computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

5% Pension contribution

23 days Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience.
• Familiar with both pre and post contract roles.
• Working knowledge of the NEC form of Contract.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Administer contracts in accordance with project policies.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Numerate and computer literate

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to influence at senior levels

Experience in civil engineering projects

Education

Qualified graduate in relevant discipline

Chartered via RICS or SCSI

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract administration software

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Senior Cost Managers / Senior Quantity Surveyors, to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting our clients across a range on prestigious infrastructure projects across Ireland..

Key Duties:

• Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• 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.
• Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Leading people and commissions as needed

Qualifications

• You will be expected to be numerate and computer literate, highly competent in the use of Microsoft Excel and contract administration software
• Familiar and have experience of both pre and post contract roles, including cost planning, procurement, contract formation, post contract cost control, contract administration, value management / engineering, risk management and final accounts
• Qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 7years relevant work experience
• Experience in large, civil engineering projects in the rail, water or aviationsectors. We will also consider candidates who have experience on other large, Civil Engineering infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of the NEC form of Contract
• You must be chartered via RICS or SCSI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence at senior levels and think strategically
• Hold the right to work in Ireland & UK.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 5% Pension contribution
• 23 days Annual leave
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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/

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

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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 ofTurner & Townsend and arenot 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.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

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Instagram

LinkedIn

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 ofTurner & Townsend and arenot 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.