Senior Cost Manager, Infrastructure Projects

Turner & Townsend; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control on infrastructure projects across transportation, utilities and highways. You will develop your career within a team that supports progression and training while delivering high‑quality cost management services.

You will build relationships with clients, manage contracts, monitor forecasts and budgets, and lead commercial activities, including change and final accounts, within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Prior experience in contract management and cost management is advantageous.
• Knowledge of NEC3 or similar contracts is beneficial.
• Experience with procurement, reporting and change management preferred.
• Familiarity with value management and value engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Establish friendly, professional relationships with clients and project teams.
• Administer contracts in line with project objectives and policies.
• Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion within budget.
• Proactively monitor cost variance and contract cash flow and ensure timely applications.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to deliver deliverables, KPIs, and value engineering.
• Manage contract changes effectively within governance and best practice.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and budgets.
• Provide sound commercial knowledge to stakeholders.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Lead people and commissions as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Cost management

Change management

Valuation

Procurement

Reporting

Collaborative approach

Commission management

Efficiencies and improvements

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Professional body membership (or working towards)

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control on infrastructure projects across transportation, utilities and highways. You will develop your career within a team that supports progression and training while delivering high‑quality cost management services.

You will build relationships with clients, manage contracts, monitor forecasts and budgets, and lead commercial activities, including change and final accounts, within a supportive,