Senior Cost Manager - Security Cleared

Turner & Townsend; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in London is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead projects for central government. Candidates must have DV Security Clearance or be willing to obtain it, and bring over 5 years of experience in cost management. The role includes client-side work for high-profile projects, helping improve efficiency and manage costs within the project lifecycle. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunity for career advancement

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have DV Security Clearance or willingness to gain DV Clearance.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management/quantity surveying services throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery of various projects.
• Build professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Manage costs in line with project objectives.
• Monitor and report project costs accurately.
• Manage cost variance and contract cash flow.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams.
• Manage contract changes effectively.
• Improve forecast and budget accuracy.
• Provide commercial support to stakeholders.
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Excellent stakeholder communication

5+ years of diverse project experience

Knowledge of NEC contracts and/or JCT

Expertise in cost and change management

Skills in valuation, risk management, procurement, and cost planning

Reporting proficiency

Collaborative and best-for-project attitude

People and commission management

Ability to drive project efficiencies

Strong understanding of construction industry technical matters

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professional qualification desired (MRICS or similar)

Job description

Overview

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Turner & Townsend is passionate about making a difference by delivering better outcomes for clients, helping our people realize their potential, and contributing to a prosperous society. We help major global clients deliver ambitious, highly technical projects in over 110 offices worldwide.

We are seeking Senior Cost Managers to join our London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team supporting projects across central government. Candidates must have DV Security Clearance or be willing to obtain it. The role includes working on a Ministry of Defence project with a requirement to be working client-side from a Central London location for three days per week.

Our team handles a diverse range of projects for notable public sector organisations, including refurbishment of listed buildings, office fit-out projects, and critical infrastructure. This offer is contingent upon successful completion of a security clearance process and is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance for the duration of employment (BPSS and Developed Vetting). The clearance process will involve background checks, interviews, and other assessments as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities. Failure to obtain the required clearance or issues arising during the process may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery of various projects
• Build professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Manage costs in line with project objectives
• Monitor and report project costs accurately
• Manage cost variance and contract cash flow
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams
• Manage contract changes effectively
• Improve forecast and budget accuracy
• Provide commercial support to stakeholders
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts
• Mentor junior staff

Requirements

• Excellent stakeholder communication
• 5+ years of diverse project experience
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and/or JCT
• Expertise in cost and change management
• Skills in valuation, risk management, procurement, and cost planning
• Reporting proficiency
• Collaborative and best-for-project attitude
• People and commission management
• Ability to drive project efficiencies
• Strong understanding of construction industry technical matters

Qualifications

• Must have DV Security Clearance or willingness to gain DV Clearance
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management/quantity surveying services throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Professional qualification desired (MRICS or similar)
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

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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