Cost Manager

4 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Manager to join our team at Turner & Townsend. As a Cost Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering our clients' projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
  • Accurately monitor and report project costs, forecasting and managing cost variance and contract cash flow.
  • Collaborate with clients and contractors to manage project deliverables and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, value engineering, and risk.
  • Manage contract changes effectively, ensuring projects remain within gateway governance procedures and adopt best practice.
  • Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Cost Manager in the infrastructure environment or property.
  • Direct experience of deploying cost management systems and processes on major programmes.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the NEC3 form of contract (Options A, C & E).
  • Knowledge of risk management techniques.
  • Technical knowledge of construction methods and techniques.
  • Ability to quickly pick up new tasks and use own initiative.
  • Excellent organisational skills, collaboration, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines or with multiple and changing priorities in a high-volume environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral.
  • People and management skills.
  • Qualifications: ideally degree qualified in a relevant subject (or equivalent).
  • Membership: ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership (RICS).

About Turner & Townsend

We are a global professional services company that helps clients deliver ambitious projects and programmes. We are passionate about making a difference and committed to delivering sustainable net zero outcomes for our clients.

What We Offer

We offer 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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