Senior Cost Manager - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Cost Manager, where your expertise in cost management will drive successful project outcomes across the central and local government sector. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, you will lead the commercial delivery of diverse projects, ensuring they meet budgetary and governance standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on significant public sector projects while mentoring junior staff and contributing to a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong stakeholder communication skills, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project experience with strong cost management skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management services.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery and cost management of various projects.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication with stakeholders

Contract Management (JCT and NEC)

Cost Management

Change management and control

Valuation

Procurement

Reporting

Collaborative approach

Commission management

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (MRICS or similar)

Job description

Senior Cost Manager - Central & Local Government

Full-time

Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specialising in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

With our experience of major capital projects all over the world, we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.

At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view, we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.

We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.

We are currently recruiting for Senior Cost Managers, to join our London based Communities and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects across the central and local government sector. Both full and part time, together with flexible working applications will be considered.

The team undertakes a wide variety of projects for a number of notable public sector organisations such as refurbishment of listed buildings, office fit out projects, high volume residential projects and masterplanning commissions.

Typical duties for the Senior Cost Manager will include:

• Leading the commercial delivery of a variety of projects
• Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Cost Management of 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.
• Managing, supporting and mentoring junior staff members.

Previous experience and sound understanding of the following is required for this role:

• Excellent communication with stakeholders
• A wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years.
• Contract Management (JCT and Or NEC forms of contract)
• 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 lifecycle
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

Additional qualifications:

• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Professionally qualified is desired (MRICS or similar)
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.

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. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including career returners and those seeking part time/ flexible working opportunities totalling 22.5 hours a week or more. Although we will consider applicants seeking to work from home, travel to our London offices and project meetings in and around London will be required from time to time.

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