Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner & Townsend Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is hiring a Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor in Leeds. This role involves developing cost plans for construction projects, conducting cost analyses, and managing vendor selections. Ideal candidates will have a degree and MRICS qualification (or working towards), alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position aimed at delivering exceptional project value and contributing to department growth.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with MRICS or working towards it.
• Proven background in cost management at a consultancy.
• Adept communication abilities, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans and budgets for construction projects.
• Conduct cost analysis and provide accurate forecasts.
• Prepare bills of quantities and contract documents.
• Manage vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for cost-effective delivery.
• Advise on contractual and commercial matters.
• Maintain cost control systems.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Inquisitive and problem-solving skill base

Demonstrable cost management experience

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Education

Degree qualified and MRICS qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Full-time

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Leeds. As a key member of our construction projects division, you will play a crucial role in managing costs, ensuring project profitability, and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets for complex construction projects
• Conduct thorough cost analysis and provide accurate forecasts throughout project lifecycles
• Prepare and analyse bills of quantities, tender documents, and contract agreements
• Manage the procurement process, including vendor selection and contract negotiation
• Perform value engineering to optimize project costs without compromising quality
• Monitor and report on project financial performance, identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure cost-effective project delivery
• Provide expert advice on contractual and commercial matters to internal teams and clients
• Implement and maintain robust cost control systems and procedures
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the overall growth of the department

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and MRICS qualified (or working towards) would be preferable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Inquisitive and problem solving skill base
• Demonstrable cost management experience working at a consultancy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team 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.

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

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