Cost Manager
4 days ago
Turner & Townsend Group is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries. We collaborate with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, specializing in major programs, program management, cost and commercial management, net zero, and digital solutions.
Our team helps organizations deliver and integrate new assets as quickly and efficiently as possible, while also setting asset strategies that support their corporate objectives.
Main Purpose of Role
- To perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery.
- To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service.
Scope
Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending on the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £5m to £10m range.
- Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
- Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan, utilizing relevant cost management tools and services, such as The Hive.
- Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report, and compiling the contractual documents, utilizing relevant cost management tools and services; eTender Platform.
- Conducting the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable, referring major changes to line manager.
- 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 via our Cost Control App and presenting them to the client.
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
- Interfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants, at all project stages.
- Working collaboratively with Turner & Townsend's project management team during project delivery.
- Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities.
- Utilizing our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services; The Hive: Benchmarking App, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, and Cost Control App.
- Implementing our Embodied Carbon Calculator, a bespoke carbon accounting tool, to produce carbon footprint reports.
- Supporting the execution of our NewLeaf strategy.
- Management of internal fees, internal job costing, and resourcing requirements.
Marketing and Business Development
- Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such opportunities to the appropriate line manager and making effective use of the marketing database.
- Developing and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clients.
- Assisting in the production of bid documentation.
- Identifying ways in which cost management procedures, templates, and products can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
- Being involved in extracurricular activities, including external groups, attending networking and CPD events.
Internal Management Accountabilities
- Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.
- Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
- Assisting in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members.
Reporting
Depending on the context, a Cost Manager is likely to report to a Senior Cost Manager or Associate Director.
Key Performance Indicators
A Cost Manager will, in part, be assessed by the extent to which:
- 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.
The Candidate
- 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.
- Degree or HNC level qualification.
- Professionally qualified (RICS or similar).
-
Cost Manager
7 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a key member of our cost management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesCommission Management: Manage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring that client...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a key member of our cost management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesCommission Management: Manage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring that client...
-
Cost Manager
3 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a key member of our cost management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesCommission Management: Manage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring that client...
-
Cost Manager
7 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of cost management...
-
Cost Manager
6 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of cost management...
-
Cost Manager
6 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full timeJob SummaryTurner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients across various projects.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in feasibility studies and write procurement reportsEstimate and cost plan, including producing and presenting...
-
Cost Manager
6 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full timeJob SummaryTurner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients across various projects.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in feasibility studies and write procurement reportsEstimate and cost plan, including producing and presenting...
-
Cost Manager
7 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout Turner & Townsend GroupWe are a global professional services company with a strong presence in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. Our team of experts provides specialized services to help our clients achieve their goals.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will...
-
Cost Manager
3 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a key member of our cost management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Main ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and efficient deliveryAssist in feasibility...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a key member of our cost management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Main ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and efficient deliveryAssist in feasibility...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout Turner & Townsend GroupWe are a global professional services company with a strong presence in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. Our team of experts provides specialized services to help our clients achieve their goals.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout Turner & Townsend GroupWe are a global professional services company with a strong presence in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. Our team of experts provides specialized services to help our clients achieve their goals.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As a Cost Manager, you will...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and efficient deliveryAssist in feasibility studies...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and efficient deliveryAssist in feasibility studies...
-
Cost Manager
3 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeJob DescriptionRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients across various sectors.Key ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and accurate...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeJob DescriptionRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients across various sectors.Key ResponsibilitiesManage commissions of varying sizes, ensuring timely and accurate...
-
Cost Manager
7 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout Turner & Townsend GroupWe are a global professional services company with a strong presence in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. Our team of experts collaborates with clients across the globe to deliver ambitious and highly technical projects.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout Turner & Townsend GroupWe are a global professional services company with a strong presence in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. Our team of experts collaborates with clients across the globe to deliver ambitious and highly technical projects.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeAbout Turner & Townsend GroupWe are a global professional services company with a strong presence in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. Our team of experts collaborates with clients across the globe to deliver ambitious and highly technical projects.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team. As...
-
Cost Manager
4 days ago
Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full timeJob DescriptionTurner & Townsend GroupTurner & Townsend Group is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries. Collaborating with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, we specialize in major programs, program management, cost and commercial management, net zero, and digital...
