Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate in Aberdeen

We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager (Commission Manager) to oversee end‑to‑end cost management services for client projects ranging from £10m to £50m.

Main Purpose of the Role

Take responsibility for end‑to‑end service delivery and ensure client objectives are met through effective cost management.

SCOPE

Typically, projects fall within the £10m to £50m range.

Key Accountabilities

• Coaching junior staff, allocating roles, and ensuring effective cost management on all projects.
• Advising clients on feasibility studies and procurement options.
• Managing estimating and cost planning stages, presenting final cost plans to the client.
• Handling tendering and procurement: pre‑qualification, tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender report, and contractual documents using The Hive, eTender Platform, etc.
• Acting as contract administrator: dealing with post‑contract cost variances, change control processes, and referring major changes to the line manager.
• Peer‑reviewing cost allowances, performing valuations; ensuring timely and accurate cost checks and valuations.
• Producing monthly post‑contract cost reports via 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.
• Collaborating with Turner & Townsend’s project management team during delivery.
• Leading a cost management team where appropriate, ensuring the team delivers on all accountabilities.
• Utilising bespoke digital tools: The Hive (Benchmarking App), CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, and Cost Control App.
• Implementing the Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reports.
• Supporting the execution of the NewLeaf strategy.
• Managing internal fees, job costing, and resourcing requirements.

Marketing and Business Development

• Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such to the line manager using the marketing database.
• Developing and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clients.
• Leading bid submissions.
• Identifying ways to improve cost management procedures, templates, and products.
• Participating in extracurricular activities, external groups, and CPD events.

Internal Management Accountabilities

• Knowledge management – inputting key information and learning into the internal database.
• Process improvement – proposing ideas to improve internal systems, then referring them to the line manager.
• Mentoring junior staff members.
• Managing projects on D365.

Reporting

Depending on context, a Senior Cost Manager may report to an Associate Director, Project Director, or Director.

Key Performance Indicators

• Commissions managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time.
• Service delivery on commissions in line with the conditions of appointment.
• Good relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members.
• Effective team contribution, including supervising Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers when required.
• New business opportunities identified with existing clients.
• Margin levels tracked on all commissions.
• Effective cascade and retention of key information and data.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Self‑motivated, able to take initiative and meet tight deadlines.
• Achieved Chartered Status.
• Confident and professional manner.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise workload.
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills.
• Effective under pressure.
• Ability to delegate tasks to junior team for technical development.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encouraging applications from all sectors of the community. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.