Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project, and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Job Description
Turner & Townsend has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our Manchester Real Estate team to help guide our clients and their professional teams on a number of exciting and iconic projects across the Northwest.
You’ll have a genuine interest and commitment to understanding how historical buildings were constructed and what that means for modern contractors. You’ll work daily with conservators, architects, and engineers to ensure the client and contractor deliver the best value for money – advising all parties on the best solutions from both qualitative and commercial perspectives.
We’re looking for individuals with a keen interest in this space, with good knowledge of construction, whether from a Main Contracting or PQS background; who possess an outgoing and collaborative approach.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Commission Management, including:
* Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
* Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting the final cost plan
* Tendering and procurement, including managing pre-qualification stages
* Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes
* Carrying out cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Producing and presenting monthly post-contract cost reports to clients
* Contributing to value engineering
* Negotiating and finalizing accounts
* Interfacing with clients and other consultants at all project stages
Qualifications
Experience and Skills:
* A proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
* Professional qualification (RICS or similar) preferred
* Degree or HNC level qualification
Additional Information
Company Values: We aim to create a work environment reflecting our culture, encouraging professionalism, quality, goal orientation, customer focus, continuous improvement, flexibility, openness, and integration.
Company Vision: To become the leading global provider of professional services to natural resources, infrastructure, and property markets, recognized for the value we create.
Our people share our vision and mission. We provide a great workplace where everyone can influence change and succeed both professionally and personally, supporting work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusivity.
For more information, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Note: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
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