Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes in cost management. As a Senior Cost Manager, you'll engage with industry-leading infrastructure projects while developing your operational and technical skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to build strong professional relationships and contribute to exciting projects in transportation and utilities. With a commitment to career progression through training and qualifications, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management and contract administration.
• Understanding of construction industry technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report project costs to ensure budget adherence.
• Manage contract changes and improve budget accuracy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)

Cost Management

Change management and control

Valuation, Risk Management, Procurement

Collaborative approach

People management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Professional body membership or progress towards it

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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to creating a prosperous society.

Every day, we assist major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects across over 130 countries. Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive, fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and quality, enabling our people to work on some of the most exciting projects worldwide.

Job Description
If you aim to expand your industry experience and advance your career in cost management, our North East team seeks experienced Cost Managers aspiring to senior roles. You will work on industry-leading infrastructure projects in transportation, utilities, and highways, with support to find the right fit within our client base.

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will engage in exciting projects and develop operational and technical skills. We support career progression through excellent training, qualifications, and portfolio diversification.

Job Objectives

1. Build professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
2. Administer contracts aligned with project objectives and policies.
3. Monitor, forecast, and report project costs accurately to ensure budget adherence.
4. Manage cost variances and cash flow proactively, ensuring timely and correct applications.
5. Collaborate with client and contractor teams to meet project KPIs, including cost control and value engineering.
6. Manage contract changes effectively within governance and best practices.
7. Improve forecast and budget accuracy continually.
8. Provide sound commercial support and knowledge to stakeholders.
9. Negotiate and finalize final accounts.
10. Lead teams and commissions as needed.

Qualifications

Experience or understanding in the following areas is advantageous:

• Excellent communication skills
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
• Cost Management
• Change management and control
• Valuation, Risk Management, Procurement, Estimating, Pricing, Reporting
• Collaborative approach and project efficiency
• People management and commission oversight
• Knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and engineering
• Degree in a relevant subject (preferred)
• Professional body membership or progress towards it (preferred)

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all community sectors. Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Role may include SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

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Candidates must not pay fees related to recruitment. Resumes submitted unsolicited are property of Turner & Townsend and not subject to agency fees. Authorized recruitment agencies require a formal agreement.