Construction Costing Expert

22 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time
Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

We are seeking a skilled Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services across the full project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities
  • To perform the role of 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 of Work

Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £5m to £10m range.

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, utilising the relevant cost management tools and services
  • 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
  • Conducting the role of contract administrator, including 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
  • Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
  • Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
  • Interfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants, at all project stages
  • Work collaboratively with Turner and Townsend's project management team during project delivery
  • Where appropriate, leading a cost management team
  • Utilising our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services
  • Implementing our Embodied Carbon Calculator 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, to include:

  • Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients
  • 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
  • Being involved in extracurricular activities including external groups, attending networking and CPD events

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

  • Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the internal database
  • Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved
  • Assist in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members
Reporting Structure

Depending upon context, a Cost Manager is likely to report to a Senior Cost Manager, or Associate Director.

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
  • Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients
  • Margin levels are kept track of on all commissions
  • Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained


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