Overview
Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor – Join the Future of Infrastructure with Turner & Townsend. Turner & Townsend is looking for ambitious Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers to join our dynamic team in the Midlands (with travel opportunities!). If you’re passionate about making a real impact in airports, utilities, and transport, this is your chance to work on game-changing projects while growing your career with one of the top global consultancies.
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.
What You’ll Do
* Manage and assist on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
* Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
* Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.
* Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.
* Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.
* Be an integral part of a team accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
* Support the delivery of value for money and carry out duties efficiently according to processes and procedures.
* Comply with established commercial/procurement/contractual strategies.
* Take personal responsibility for Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
* Manage the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors; provide procurement advice and manage tenders and evaluations.
* Post-Contract Quantity Surveying activities such as scrutinising interim payment applications, preparing certificates, managing change control, cost reporting and forecasting, and supporting Early Warnings/Instructions/Compensation Events.
* Attend progress meetings and promote commercial awareness throughout the project.
* Support dispute resolution processes and contract close-out strategies as required.
Qualifications
* Quantity Surveying and Estimating experience, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.
* Degree-qualified and either already chartered or working towards chartered status.
* Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
* Team player with proactive problem-solving abilities and adaptability.
What We Offer / Why Turner & Townsend
* Opportunity to work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs.
* Professional growth with world-class training and potential for chartered status.
* Flexibility and variety—direct client engagement or support across multiple projects.
* Mentorship, professional qualifications support, and exposure to high-profile projects.
Additional Information
* Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
* Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com
* SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
* It is against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
* Unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend.
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