Cost Manager

2 months ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time
Job Description

About Turner & Townsend Group

Turner & Townsend Group is a leading global professional services company that specializes in delivering high-quality cost management services to clients across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.

We are passionate about making a positive impact on our clients' businesses and the communities we serve.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to clients, ensuring that their objectives are met through effective cost management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in feasibility studies and write procurement reports
  • Estimate and cost plan, including producing and presenting the final cost plan, utilizing relevant cost management tools and services
  • Tender and procure, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report, and compiling the contractual documents
  • Conduct the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post-contract cost variances and change control processes
  • Take personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation
  • Produce monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to the client
  • Negotiate and agree final accounts
  • Interface with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants at all project stages
  • Work collaboratively with Turner & Townsend's project management team during project delivery
  • Where appropriate, lead a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all key responsibilities
  • Utilize our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services
  • Implement our Embodied Carbon Calculator, a bespoke carbon accounting tool, to produce carbon footprint reports
  • Support the execution of our NewLeaf strategy
  • Manage internal fees, internal job costing, and resourcing requirements

Reporting Structure

The Cost Manager will report to a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director, depending on the context.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time
  • Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
  • Good relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
  • They work as an effective member of the cost management team, including where appropriate, taking effective responsibility for Assistant Cost Managers
  • Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients
  • Margin levels are kept track of on all commissions
  • Key information and data are effectively cascaded and appropriately retained

Requirements

  • Ability to work with autonomy
  • A self-motivated individual who is able to take initiative and deliver to tight deadlines
  • Working towards or recently achieved Chartered Status
  • Have a confident and professional manner
  • Highly organized and ability to prioritize own workload
  • Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the business
  • Ability to work well under pressure

Qualifications

  • 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

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