Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Cost Manager - Water/Utilities

Turner & Townsend Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team focused on water and utilities projects. This role involves building strong client relationships, managing contracts, and providing accurate cost forecasting. With a commitment to improving UK infrastructure, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success and efficiency. The company values a flexible and inclusive workplace, ensuring that your contributions will make a significant impact on vital projects. If you're passionate about cost management and want to be part of a transformative journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering contracts and managing cost variance.
• Ability to provide accurate cost monitoring and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and project teams.
• Manage contract changes and ensure governance best practices.
• Lead teams to deliver project KPIs and improve budget accuracy.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Management

Change Management

Procurement

Reporting

Technical Construction Knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Cost Manager - Water/Utilities

• Full-time
• Department: Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Turner & Townsend and CBRE collaborate to provide clients with premier programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and energetic Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our infrastructure cost management team, supporting our growth and making a difference in UK infrastructure projects.

You will be a Senior Cost Manager working on water/utilities projects in the Peterborough area.

Job Objectives:

1. Establish professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and project parties.
2. Administer contracts according to project policies.
3. Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
4. Manage cost variance and contract cash flow proactively.
5. Collaborate with teams to deliver project KPIs, including cost control and value engineering.
6. Manage contract changes effectively, ensuring governance and best practices.
7. Improve forecast and budget accuracy.
8. Provide commercial support to stakeholders.
9. Negotiate and finalize accounts.
10. Lead teams and commissions as needed.

Preferred experience includes:

• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
• Cost and change management
• Procurement and reporting
• Collaborative approach and efficiency improvements
• Knowledge of technical construction matters
• Degree in a relevant subject and professional membership or progression towards it

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment and are committed to diversity. SOX control responsibilities may apply. Join our social media channels for more insights.

Please note: Candidates should not pay fees during our recruitment process. Unsolicited CVs are the property of Turner & Townsend, and agency submissions require prior approval.