Senior Cost Manager & Project QS - Construction

Sccsinternational; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Manchester seeks a Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control across complex construction projects. You will develop detailed cost plans, analyse budgets and manage procurement, ensuring profitability and value for clients.

This role requires strong collaboration with project teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive cost management experience in a consultancy and MRICS qualification or actively pursuing it, with excellent

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and MRICS qualification or working towards preferred.
• Demonstrated cost management experience in a consultancy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets for complex construction projects.
• Conduct cost analysis and provide accurate forecasts throughout project lifecycles.
• Prepare and analyse bills of quantities, tender documents and contracts.
• Manage procurement including vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Monitor and report on financial performance and risks; collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Cost management

Tender analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree qualified

MRICS qualification or working towards

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Manchester seeks a Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control across complex construction projects. You will develop detailed cost plans, analyse budgets and manage procurement, ensuring profitability and value for clients.

This role requires strong collaboration with project teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive cost management experience in a consultancy and MRICS qualification or actively pursuing it, with excellent