Senior Cost Manager

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join their North East team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing cost management for high-profile infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate project cost monitoring, and collaborating with clients and contractors to achieve project objectives. The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive culture, providing excellent training and career advancement opportunities. If you're passionate about cost management and eager to grow your career in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and cost management is essential.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant subject preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project deliverables are met.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Management

Change Management

Valuation

Procurement

Reporting

Collaborative Approach

Commission Management

Efficiency Improvement

Construction Industry Knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Professional body membership

Job description

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Senior Cost Manager, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

28

Posted:

24.03.2025

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

If you are looking to broaden your industry experience and progress your career within cost management, our North East team is seeking experienced Cost Managers looking to develop their career into a senior position. Working on a range of industry-leading infrastructure projects, we will support you in finding the right role within transportation, utilities, and highways within our client base.

As a Senior Cost Manager within the business, you will be working on some exciting projects as well as developing your skillset both operationally and technically. We are keen to support those who are eager to progress their careers and can offer you excellent training and advancement in qualifications and diversifying your portfolio.

Job Objectives:

• 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:

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
• Cost Management
• Change management and control
• Valuation
• Procurement
• Reporting
• Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude
• Commission management
• Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project life cycle
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.

Additional Information:

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.

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

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