Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Turner & Townsend; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Turner & Townsend in Manchester seeks a highly skilled Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and maximise project profitability across complex programmes.

You will develop cost plans, analyze bills, manage procurement, advise on contracts, and mentor junior staff within our Construction Projects Division.

Qualifikationen

• Degree qualified; MRICS status preferred or in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Inquisitive, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience in cost management within a consultancy.
• Strong collaboration within a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and budgets for complex construction projects.
• Conduct thorough cost analysis and provide accurate forecasts across project lifecycles.
• Prepare and analyse bills of quantities, tender documents and contracts.
• Manage procurement including vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Perform value engineering to optimise project costs without compromising quality.
• Monitor and report on project financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects and stakeholders for 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.

Kenntnisse

Cost management

Cost analysis

Vendor negotiation

Team mentoring

Ausbildung

MRICS (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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

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 atwww.turnerandtownsend.com/

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

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