Senior Cost Manager - Energy & Natural Resources

ZipRecruiter; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Senior Cost Manager to oversee project cost management in the Power sector. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including a degree and experience with contract management. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working environment, supporting work-life balance and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Working towards professional body membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Monitor and manage cost variance and cash flow.
• Collaborate with teams to manage project objectives.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Project Cost Monitoring

Forecasting

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

NEC3, Option C

NEC4

Job description

Overview

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 110 offices worldwide.

Owing to continued demand and our ambitious plans for growth, Turner & Townsend are looking to recruit a Senior Cost Manager with a proven track record and experience across the Power sector. Your experience of delivering projects in Distribution, Transmission, Renewables or other technologies will be key in delivering on our clients ambitions.

As a Senior Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend you will be offered the opportunity to work with high-profile clients, develop your consultancy skills and diversify your sector experience. We are keen to support those looking to progress their career both personally and professionally.

We are currently supporting Hybrid working and embrace a forward-thinking approach to working. Part time applications will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Suitably qualified & experience operating at Cost Management level
• 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

Qualifications

• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C or NEC 4)

Additional Information

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 and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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