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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. 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.
Job Description
* 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
The data centre sector is key to Turner & Townsend and as part of our continued investment in the sector, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to join us. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to work as part of a dynamic team working with Clients throughout the UK and Europe.
Key Accountabilities
* Coaching junior staff, including allocating roles and responsibilities to ensure effective cost management on all projects.
* Advising clients on feasibility studies.
* Advising clients on their procurement options.
* Managing the estimating and cost planning stages, including presenting the final cost plan to the client.
* Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents.
* Conducting the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post contract cost variances.
* Taking personal responsibility for peer reviewing cost allowances and carrying out valuations on larger projects.
* Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
* Inputting into value engineering.
* Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
* Interfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants, at all project stages.
* Work collaboratively with Turner and Townsend’s project management team during project delivery.
* Where appropriate, leading a cost management team.
* Utilising our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools.
* Implementing our Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reports.
* Management of internal fees, internal job costing and resourcing requirements.
Marketing And Business Development
* Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients.
* Developing and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clients.
* Leading bid submissions.
* Identifying ways in which cost management procedures can be improved.
* Being involved in extracurricular activities including external groups, attending networking and CPD events.
Internal Management Accountabilities
* Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the internal database.
* Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved.
* Lead in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members.
* Management of projects on D365.
REPORTING
Depending upon context, a Senior Cost Manager is likely to report to an Associate Director, Project Director or Director.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
* Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are 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.
* Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients.
* Margin levels are kept track of on all commissions.
* Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
* MRICS qualification (or actively working towards it).
* Proven track record of successfully managing costs for large-scale construction projects.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in cost estimation software and Microsoft Office suite.
* In-depth knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
* Experience in contract administration and negotiation.
* Strong mathematical and financial analysis skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 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.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
* Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
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