Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to join our construction projects division. You will manage costs, develop budgets and provide commercial leadership across complex projects.

Key duties include preparing cost plans, forecasting, procurement support, value engineering, and reporting on financial performance. You\'ll collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to deliver value and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• MRICS qualification or active progression towards it.
• Proven track record of managing costs for large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and MS Office.

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; identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure cost-effective 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 department growth.

Skills

Cost management

Cost planning

Forecasting

Bills of quantities

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

Cost estimation software

Microsoft Office

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 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

• 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

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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