Strategic Cost Manager, UK Infrastructure Projects

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking Cost Managers/Cost Consultants to join our UK Infrastructure practice across London and the region. You will support a variety of client and Turner & Townsend projects, delivering cost management, forecasting and value engineering.

The role emphasises collaboration, contract change control, and final accounts, with opportunities to lead teams on major programmes in real estate, infrastructure and natural resources.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Professional body membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and project teams.
• 2. Administer contracts according to objectives and policies.
• 3. Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• 4. Monitor cost variance and contract cash flow; ensure timely applications.
• 5. Collaborate with client and contractor teams to deliver KPIs and objectives.
• 6. Manage contract changes within governance and best practice.
• 7. Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and budgets.
• 8. Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to stakeholders.
• 9. Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• 10. Lead people and commissions as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Contract Management

Cost Management

Change management

Valuation

Risk Management

Procurement

Estimating

Pricing

Reporting

People management

Commission management

Efficiency improvements

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Professional body membership preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking Cost Managers/Cost Consultants to join our UK Infrastructure practice across London and the region. You will support a variety of client and Turner & Townsend projects, delivering cost management, forecasting and value engineering.

The role emphasises collaboration, contract change control, and final accounts, with opportunities to lead teams on major programmes in real estate, infrastructure and natural resources.