Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor – Construction
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people operating in more than 60 countries. We specialise in major programmes, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.

Job Description

This role involves commissioning and cost management across construction projects, ensuring client objectives are met through effective cost management services.

Core Values

We love a challenge

We are stronger together

We bring out the best in everyone

Professional

Quality Driven

Goal Orientated

Customer Focused

Continuously Improving

Flexible

Open & Integrated

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 upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £5m to £10m range. Our markets include Healthcare, Education, HT&M, Retail Banking and beyond.

Key Accountabilities

Assist on feasibility studies and write procurement reports

Estimate and cost plan, producing and presenting the final cost plan using The Hive and other cost management tools

Tender and procure, manage pre‐qualification, tenders, preliminaries, analyse and compile tender documents using The Hive, eTender Platform

Act as contract administrator, managing post‐contract cost variances and change control processes

Make cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation

Produce monthly post‐contract cost reports via the Cost Control App and present them to the client

Input into value engineering and negotiate 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 accountabilities above

Utilise bespoke digital tools: The Hive: Benchmarking App, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, and Cost Control App

Implement the Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reports

Support the execution of the 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 them 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 and refer ideas to management

Participate in extracurricular activities including external groups, networking and CPD events

Internal Management Accountabilities

Knowledge management – Ensure key information and learning from each commission is entered into the internal database

Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes and refer ideas to management

Assist in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members

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

Key Performance Indicators

Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time

Service delivery on commissions aligns with conditions of appointment

Good relationships are developed with clients and cross‐functional team members

Act as an effective member of the cost management team, including taking responsibility for Assistant Cost Managers when appropriate

Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients

Margin levels are monitored on all commissions

Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained

Qualifications

Ability to work with autonomy

A self‐motivated individual who takes initiative and delivers to tight deadlines

Working towards or recently achieved Chartered Status

Confident and professional manner

Highly organised with ability to prioritise own workload

Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the business

Ability to work well under pressure

Experience and Skills

Proven track record of delivering high‐quality cost management / quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle

Ideally professionally qualified (RICS or similar)

Degree or HNC level qualification

Turner & Townsend is an equal‐opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‐mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. Only authorised Recruitment Agencies/Search Firms with a formal written agreement may submit candidates for review.

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