Senior Cost Manager - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting Senior Cost Managers to join the London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects across the central and local government sector.

The role delivers a diverse range of public sector projects, including refurbishment of listed buildings and office fit-outs, requiring strong cost management, contract administration (JCT/NEC), and procurement expertise. You will mentor juniors and drive value-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Cost Management, Contract Management (JCT and NEC), Procurement, and Risk Management.
• Degree or HNC level qualification; MRICS or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of a range of projects.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project costs, forecasts, reporting, and contract performance in line with project objectives.
• Monitor cost variances, cash flow, and contract changes to ensure effective commercial management.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to achieve project KPIs, objectives, and best-value outcomes.
• Provide commercial advice and support to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior team members.

Skills

Cost management

Contract management

Procurement

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Change control

Valuation

Estimating

Reporting

Team development

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

MRICS or similar (preferred)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting Senior Cost Managers to join the London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects across the central and local government sector.

The role delivers a diverse range of public sector projects, including refurbishment of listed buildings and office fit-outs, requiring strong cost management, contract administration (JCT/NEC), and procurement expertise. You will mentor juniors and drive value-driven outcomes.