Senior Cost Manager

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Cost Manager to oversee industry-leading infrastructure projects. The role involves establishing client relationships, managing project costs, and ensuring effective contract administration. Opportunities for career progression through training and qualifications are provided.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in NEC3, Option C contract management.
• Professional membership or progress towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Manage contract changes and improve budget accuracy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Contract Management

Cost Management

Change management and control

Valuation

Risk Management

Procurement

Estimating and Pricing

Reporting

Collaborative approach

People management

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our Edinburgh team is seeking experienced Cost Managers looking to develop their career into a senior position within cost management. Working on industry-leading infrastructure projects across sectors including transportation, utilities, and highways, you will have the opportunity to broaden your industry experience and progress your career.

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will work on exciting projects and develop your operational and technical skills. We support career progression through excellent training, qualifications, and portfolio diversification.

Job Objectives

1. Establish friendly, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
2. Administer contracts in line with project objectives and policies.
3. Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to ensure completion within budget.
4. Monitor and manage cost variances and contract cash flow proactively, ensuring timely and correct applications.
5. Collaborate with client and contractor teams to deliver project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including performance, cost control, and value engineering.
6. Manage contract changes effectively, maintaining governance and adopting best practices.
7. Improve forecast and budget accuracy continuously.
8. Offer sound commercial support and knowledge to stakeholders.
9. Negotiate and finalize project accounts.
10. Lead teams and manage commissions as needed.

Qualifications

Applicants with experience or a solid understanding of the following are preferred:

• Excellent communication skills
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
• Cost Management
• Change management and control
• Valuation
• Risk Management
• Procurement
• Estimating and Pricing
• Reporting
• Collaborative approach and project-focused attitude
• Sharing best practices
• People and commission management
• Identifying efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle
• Knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and engineering

Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and professional membership or progress towards it are preferred.

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

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