Senior Cost Manager - Energy & Natural Resources

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Cost Manager with experience in the Power sector. Responsibilities include managing contracts, monitoring project costs, and collaborating with clients to ensure objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject and experience with NEC contract management. This role offers a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Contract Management experience (NEC3, Option C or NEC4 preferred).
• Experience in cost monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts in accordance with project objectives.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage deliverables.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Project Cost Monitoring

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

NEC3 or NEC4 Contract Management

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Job Objectives

• Suitably qualified & experienced operating at Cost Management level
• Administer a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Pro‑actively monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensure that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Manage contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
• Drive 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 experience (NEC3, Option C or NEC 4 preferred).

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 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.

EEO Statement

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.