Construction Cost Manager

1 week ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is currently recruiting for a Cost Management Specialist within our Real Estate team to work with a variety of clients and across a number of iconic projects in the region. The role may involve travel to various sites across the country.

You'll have a real desire and commitment to understand how the builders of the past put together their buildings, and what that means to modern contractors. You'll be working on a day-to-day basis with leading conservators, architects, and engineers to ensure that the client and contractor deliver the best value for money – advising all parties on the best solutions from a qualitative and commercial perspective.

We're looking for individuals possessing a keen interest in this space with a good knowledge of construction, whether from a Main Contracting or PQS background; who possess an outgoing/collaborative approach, to help guide the contractor and client through the process on a number of iconic projects.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Commission Management, to include:
    • Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
    • Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
    • Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage
    • Dealing effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change control processes
    • Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
    • Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
    • Inputting into value engineering
    • Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
    • Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Qualifications and Experience:
  • A proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management / quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
  • Professionally qualified (RICS or similar)
  • Degree or HNC level qualification
Company Values Statement:

We endeavour to create a work environment that reflects the culture of the company, and we encourage every member of our staff to embrace our commitment to be:

  • Professional
  • Quality Driven
  • Goal Oriented
  • Customer Focused
  • Continuously Improving
  • Flexible
  • Open and Integrated
Company Vision:

To become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure, and property markets, rewarded for the value we create.

Additional Information:

We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 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.

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