Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - NEC Contracts

_At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society._

_The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it._

_Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us._

_We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors._

_It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a _[ _green_](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/solutions-to-the-global-climate-crisis/) _, _[ _inclusive_](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/building-a-diverse-and-inclusive-workforce/) _ and _[ _productive_](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/transforming-the-industry-for-a-changing-world/) _ world._

We are currently seeking a number of personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Cost Managers/Cost Consultants, to join team, supporting our continuing growth and making the difference to both our business and to the UK Energy Transition.

You will be a Cost Manager within our UK Energy & Natural Resources business working on a variety of client and Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives.

Job Objectives:

• Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice
• Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets
• Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
• Leading people and commissions as needed

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

• Excellent communication
• Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
• Cost Management
• Change management and control
• Valuation
• Risk Management
• Procurement
• Estimating
• Pricing
• Reporting
• Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude
• Sharing best practice
• People management
• Commission management
• Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.

_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._

_Please find out more about us at [www.turnerandtownsend.com/](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/)_

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

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_It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. _

_Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. _

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

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/turnertownsend)

[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ourturnerandtownsend/)

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/turner-&-townsend/)

_It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. _

_Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. _