Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services professionnels mondiale recherche un Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique à Manchester. Le candidat idéal sera responsable de la gestion des coûts des projets de construction, de l'analyse financière et de la collaboration étroite avec les parties prenantes pour assurer la rentabilité et la livraison de valeur à nos clients.

Benefits

Environnement de travail flexible

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Égalité des chances pour tous

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la gestion des coûts pour des projets de construction de grande envergure.
• Solides compétences organisationnelles et de gestion du temps.
• Capacité à travailler en collaboration dans un environnement d'équipe.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les coûts et la rentabilité des projets de construction complexes.
• Effectuer des analyses de coûts et fournir des prévisions précises.
• Collaborer avec les chefs de projet et les architectes pour garantir une livraison efficace.

Skills

Communication

Analyse

Problème solution

Gestion financière

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

Cost estimation software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Company Description

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.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Manchester. 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.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
• MRICS qualification (or actively working towards it)
• Proven track record of successfully managing costs for large-scale construction projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and Microsoft Office suite
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Experience in contract administration and negotiation
• Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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/

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

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