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Cost manager / senior cost manager - major programmes (government)

Leicester
TURNER & TOWNSEND-1
Cost manager
Posted: 29 June
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Company Description

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability, and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. We deliver better outcomes that positively impact the world around us.

We work smarter to face future challenges, bringing clarity that helps teams realize their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

It's how we've made a difference for 75 years—transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking Cost / Senior Cost Managers to support the delivery of new and exciting construction schemes related to central and local government, including the development of new prisons across the UK.

Our cost management professionals handle commissions of various sizes, typically leading or supporting projects ranging from £10-£50m, with appropriate support depending on complexity. The successful candidate will also support Directors on some of the region's most high-profile projects.

Role Objectives
* Pre and post-contract duties, including preparing cost estimates, procurement, tendering, contract administration, variation management, and final accounts.
* Completing feasibility studies.
* Estimating and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
* Tendering and procurement activities, managing pre-qualification, producing tender lists, preliminaries, analysis, reports, and contract documents.
* Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and valuations.
* Interfacing with clients and consultants at all project stages.
* Participating in post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
* Performing cost risk analysis and contributing to value engineering; negotiating and approving final accounts.
* Mentoring junior team members by sharing your experience.

Qualifications
* Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management or quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle.
* Professional qualification (RICS or similar) preferred.
* Degree or HNC level qualification.
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We offer a great place to work, where everyone can influence change.

We support our employees' success both professionally and personally by promoting a healthy, productive, and flexible work 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, actively encouraging applications from all community sectors.

Learn more about us at our website.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, to be followed where applicable.

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Candidates are prohibited from paying any fees related to our recruitment process. No agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates for fees at any time.

Unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or email are property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees. To be an authorized recruitment agency/search firm, a formal agreement must be in place, and the agency must be invited to submit candidates by the recruitment team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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