Senior Financial Project Manager

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Overview

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to making a significant impact. This commitment translates into delivering superior results for our clients, empowering our team members to achieve their full potential, and contributing positively to society.

We assist our prominent global clients in executing ambitious and technically challenging projects across more than 130 countries.

Our workforce is dynamic, innovative, and client-centric, bolstered by a supportive and enjoyable company culture. Our clients appreciate our proactive mindset, extensive expertise, integrity, and the high-quality service we provide. Consequently, our employees have the opportunity to engage in some of the most thrilling projects globally.

Role Overview

If you aspire to expand your industry knowledge and advance your career in cost management, our North East team is on the lookout for seasoned Cost Managers eager to elevate their careers to a senior level. You will be involved in a variety of leading infrastructure projects, with support in identifying the right opportunities within transportation, utilities, and highways.

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will engage in exciting projects while enhancing your operational and technical skills. We are enthusiastic about supporting individuals who are eager to progress in their careers, offering excellent training and opportunities for qualification advancement and portfolio diversification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building friendly, professional, and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders involved in the projects and programs we support.
  • Managing a variety of contracts in alignment with project goals and policies.
  • Delivering precise project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to ensure completion within budget.
  • Actively monitoring and managing cost variances and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and accurate applications.
  • Collaborating with client and contractor teams to oversee the delivery of project outputs, KPIs, and objectives, including program performance, cost control, and value engineering.
  • Effectively managing contract changes to ensure projects adhere to governance and best practices.
  • Driving enhancements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
  • Providing sound commercial insights and support to all stakeholders.
  • Ensuring the negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
  • Leading teams and commissions as required.

Required Qualifications:

Previous experience or a solid understanding of the following will be advantageous for this role:

  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Contract Management (NEC3, Option C preferred)
  • Cost Management expertise
  • Change management and control
  • Valuation skills
  • Risk Management knowledge
  • Procurement experience
  • Estimating abilities
  • Pricing strategies
  • Reporting proficiency
  • Collaborative approach and best-for-project mindset
  • Sharing best practices
  • People management capabilities
  • Commission management experience
  • Identifying and implementing efficiencies and improvements throughout the project lifecycle
  • Strong knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including various procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
  • Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant field
  • Ideally hold or be pursuing membership in a relevant professional body or equivalent.

Additional Information:

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that it is against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fees related to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will request candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal email accounts are considered the property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.


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