Senior Cost Manager - Data Centre Construction

Turner & Townsend; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in the data centre sector. This role involves taking charge of cost management for various projects, ensuring client objectives are met while delivering high-quality service. You will coach junior staff, manage estimating and cost planning stages, and collaborate closely with project management teams. If you are passionate about driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment and want to make a significant impact on impactful projects across the UK and Europe, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field required.
• MRICS qualification or working towards it is essential.
• Proven track record in managing costs for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end service delivery as a Commission Manager.
• Advise clients on feasibility studies and procurement options.
• Coach junior staff and ensure effective cost management.

Skills

Cost Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification

Tools

Cost Estimation Software

Microsoft Office Suite

D365

The Hive

Cost Control App

eTender Platform

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

• To perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service

SCOPE

The data centre sector is key to Turner & Townsend and as part of our continued investment in the sector, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to join us. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to work as part of a dynamic team working with Clients throughout the UK and Europe. Senior Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Commission Management, to include:

• Coaching junior staff, including allocating roles and responsibilities to ensure effective cost management on all projects
• Advising clients on feasibility studies
• Advising clients on their procurement options
• Managing the estimating and cost planning stages, including presenting the final cost plan to the client
• Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents, utilising the relevant cost management tools and services; The Hive; eTender Platform
• Conducting the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable referring major changes to line manager
• Taking personal responsibility for peer reviewing cost allowances and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports via our Cost Control App and presenting them to the client
• Inputting into value engineering
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Interfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants, at all project stages
• Work collaboratively with Turner and Townsend’s project management team during project delivery
• Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities
• Utilising our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services; The Hive: Benchmarking App, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, and Cost Control App
• Implementing our Embodied Carbon Calculator, a bespoke carbon accounting tool, to produce carbon footprint reports
• Supporting the execution of our NewLeaf strategy
• Management of internal fees, internal job costing and resourcing requirements

Marketing and business development, to include:

• Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such opportunities to the appropriate line manager and by making effective use of the marketing database
• Developing and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clients
• Leading bid submissions
• Identifying ways in which cost management procedures, templates and products can be improved
• Being involved in extracurricular activities including external groups, attending networking and CPD events

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database
• Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager
• Lead in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members
• Management of projects on D365

REPORTING

Depending upon context, a Senior Cost Manager is likely to report to an Associate Director, Project Director or Director.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

A Senior Cost Manager will in part be assessed by the extent to which:

• Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time
• Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
• Good relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
• They work as an effective member of the cost management team, including where appropriate, taking effective responsibility for Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers
• Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients
• Margin levels are kept track of on all commissions
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
• MRICS qualification (or actively working towards it)
• Proven track record of successfully managing costs for large-scale construction projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and Microsoft Office suite
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Experience in contract administration and negotiation
• Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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