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Senior Cost Manager - Security Cleared

Turner and Townsend

City Of London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

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Job summary

A global management consultancy is seeking a Senior Cost Manager for its London-based team. This role involves leading the commercial delivery of various government projects and requires DV Security Clearance. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in cost management and a degree or HNC qualification. The position allows for professional growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance
Flexible working environment
Equal opportunity employer

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.
  • Improve forecast and budget accuracy.
  • Provide commercial support to stakeholders.
  • Negotiate and agree on final accounts.

Skills

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
Collaborative and best-for-project attitude
Ability to drive project efficiencies

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification
Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

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 will include 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 the refurbishment of listed buildings, office fit-out projects, and critical infrastructure.

This offer is contingent upon your successful completion of a security clearance process. Your employment with Turner & Townsend will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance for the duration of your employment. This will include the Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) and Developed Vetting (DV).

Please note that the security clearance process will involve background checks, interviews, and other assessments as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities.

Failure to obtain the required security clearance or any issues arising during the clearance process may result in the withdrawal of this offer or termination of employment.

Typical duties for the Senior Cost Manager will include:

  • 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
  • Improve forecast and budget accuracy
  • Provide commercial support to stakeholders
  • Negotiate and agree on final accounts

Requirements:

  • 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
  • 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

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.

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

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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