Cost Management Specialist

6 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Management Specialist to join our team at Turner & Townsend. As a key member of our cost management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients across various projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in feasibility studies and prepare 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 contract administration, 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.
  • Produce monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to clients.
  • Contribute to value engineering.
  • Negotiate and agree final accounts.
  • Interface with clients, project managers, and other consultants at all project stages.
  • Collaborate with the project management team during project delivery.
  • Lead a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities.
  • Utilize our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services.
  • Implement our Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reports.
  • Support the execution of our NewLeaf strategy.
  • Manage internal fees, internal job costing, and resourcing requirements.
Marketing and Business Development
  • Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to the appropriate line manager.
  • Develop and maintain a professional network of peers and potential clients.
  • Assist in the production of bid documentation.
  • Identify ways to improve cost management procedures, templates, and products.
  • Participate in extracurricular activities, including external groups and networking events.
Internal Management Accountabilities
  • Knowledge management: Ensure key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.
  • Process improvement: Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes and refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
  • Assist in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members.
Reporting and Performance Indicators

A Cost Management Specialist will be assessed based on the extent to which:

  • Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and 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.
  • Margins are kept track of on all commissions.
  • Key information and data are effectively cascaded and retained.
About Us

We are a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries. We specialize in major programs, program management, cost and commercial management, net zero, and digital solutions. We are passionate about making a difference and transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.



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