Senior Cost Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for experienced Cost Managers to join their Glasgow team. This role offers the chance to work on leading infrastructure projects across various sectors, including transportation and utilities. As a Senior Cost Manager, you'll enhance your operational and technical skills while contributing to exciting projects. The company promotes career progression through excellent training and qualifications, ensuring you have the opportunity to develop into a senior position within the industry. Join a supportive and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and cost management.
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with clients and project parties.
• Administer contracts and monitor costs effectively.
• Lead teams and manage commissions as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)

Cost Management

Change management

Valuation

Risk Management

Procurement

Estimating

Pricing

Reporting

Collaborative approach

People and commission management

Knowledge of construction industry practices

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Professional body membership or progress towards it

Job description

Job Description

Our Glasgow team is seeking experienced Cost Managers aiming to develop into senior positions within the industry. Working on leading infrastructure projects across sectors like transportation, utilities, and highways, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your industry experience and advance your career.

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

Job Objectives

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

Qualifications

Applicants with experience or understanding in the following areas will have an advantage:

• Excellent communication skills
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
• Cost Management
• Change management
• Valuation, Risk Management, Procurement, Estimating, Pricing, Reporting
• Collaborative approach and project-focused attitude
• People and commission management
• Knowledge of construction industry practices, procurement, value management
• Degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent)
• Professional body membership or progress towards it

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment that supports work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Learn more at our website.

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