Senior Cost Manager: Public Sector Projects Lead

Turner & Townsend alinea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Cost Manager to join our London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team. You will lead the commercial delivery of projects, monitor costs and forecasts, and provide strategic commercial guidance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires five years' experience in construction/infrastructure, proficiency in cost/contract management, procurement and risk management, and MRICS or equivalent is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills.
• Five years' experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Cost Management, Contract Management (JCT and NEC), Procurement, and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of cost planning, estimating, valuation, reporting, and change control processes.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience managing commissions, supporting team development, and sharing best practice.
• The ability to identify efficiencies and drive improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Good understanding of construction industry practices, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
• Degree or HNC level qualification.
• Professionally qualified is desired (MRICS or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of a range of projects.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
• Manage project costs, forecasts, reporting, and contract performance in line with project objectives.
• Monitor cost variances, cash flow, and contract changes to ensure effective commercial management.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to achieve project KPIs, objectives, and best-value outcomes.
• Provide commercial advice and support to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior team members.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cost management

Contract management (JCT/NEC)

Procurement

Risk management

Value management

Value engineering

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

MRICS or similar professional qualification

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Cost Manager to join our London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team. You will lead the commercial delivery of projects, monitor costs and forecasts, and provide strategic commercial guidance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires five years' experience in construction/infrastructure, proficiency in cost/contract management, procurement and risk management, and MRICS or equivalent is advantageous.