Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Developer

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is looking for a qualified Quantity Surveyor in Greater London. This role involves assisting with feasibility studies, estimating costs, managing tendering, and conducting valuations for property projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Real Estate sector and must hold an MRICS qualification. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. Join a leading consultancy firm committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• MRICS qualified with UK Cost Management experience.
• Experience working on larger projects and new build fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Estimate and plan costs, present the final cost plan.
• Manage tendering, pre-qualification, and tender list.

Skills

Cost management

Communication skills

Client facing

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualified

Job description

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a leading management consultancy provider in the Commercial Developer sector. Leveraging our skills, processes, and knowledge, we offer industry-leading services to our clients. Our extensive experience and databank enable us to deliver proactive, value-added solutions across all facets of the sector, including projects involving hotels, residential schemes, and commercial offices. Our projects range from complex small‑scale initiatives to large new builds, each presenting unique challenges and requiring sector expertise.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with feasibility studies and procurement reports
• Estimate and plan costs, present the final cost plan
• Manage tendering, pre‑qualification, tender list, preliminaries, analysis, and reports
• Handle post‑contract cost variances and change control
• Conduct cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy
• Produce and present monthly post‑contract cost reports
• Input into value engineering
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts
• Interface with clients and consultants at all project stages
• Lead cost management team, ensuring accountability
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Assist in producing bid documentation
• Improve cost management procedures, templates, and products
• Ensure key information and learnings are input into the internal database
• Track financial management using FMS
• Identify and refer ideas for process improvement
• Assess commission management quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS qualified
• UK Cost Management experience within the Real Estate/Property sector
• Experience working on larger projects
• Experience working on new build and fit‑out projects
• Excellent communication skills and client facing

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity

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.