Senior Cost Manager - Security Cleared

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join their London-based team. This role is focused on managing project costs for central government projects, requiring DV Security Clearance. Key responsibilities include leading project delivery, managing costs, and collaborating with clients. Candidates must be capable of working client-side three days per week. This position offers the opportunity to work on notable public sector projects while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold DV Security Clearance or be willing to obtain it.
• Experience in cost management for public sector projects.
• Strong understanding of contract changes and cash flow.

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.

Skills

Commercial delivery expertise

Client relationship building

Cost management

Cost reporting

Collaboration skills

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Company 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
• Manage contract changes effectively