Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager
Location: Midlands with travel opportunities.
Why Join Us?
* Be Part of Something Big – Work on UK wide, high‑profile projects that challenge the norm and redefine what’s possible in infrastructure.
* Be Recognised – Your contributions won’t go unnoticed, and we celebrate input, initiative, and achievement.
* Variety & Flexibility – Whether embedded with clients or supporting multiple programmes, no two days are the same.
* Career Development – Access world‑class training and mentoring to support your journey toward chartership and beyond.
* Innovate & Lead – Use cutting‑edge cost management tools and shape best practices across the sector.
* Accelerate Your Progression – Join a high‑performing team where you can stretch yourself, unlock your potential, and truly thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Manage 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 optimise contract performance.
* Provide data‑driven cost management insights for key decision‑making.
* Be an integral part of a team accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
* Support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
* Carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
* Comply with established commercial, procurement and contractual strategies.
* Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality standards.
* Operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors.
* Provide advice on procurement strategy, assemble and seek agreement to long and short tender lists, prepare and issue tender documents, run competitive tender processes, manage queries from tendering contractors and contribute to documented tender evaluations.
* Scrutinise and verify applications for interim payments, prepare certificates, manage change control in accordance with contracts.
* Produce cost reports and cost forecasting.
* Assist Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events.
* Attend progress meetings.
* Promote commercial awareness throughout project.
* Support formal dispute resolution process and contract close‑out strategy as required.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven expertise in quantity surveying, procurement and/or estimating, ideally on large‑scale infrastructure projects.
* Degree‑qualified, with chartered status (MRICS) or actively working towards it.
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and infrastructure cost management.
* A collaborative, proactive approach – we value clear communicators and adaptable thinkers.
* Ability to balance site travel with flexible, balanced working.
* A drive to contribute, lead and grow within a global consultancy.
If you’re looking to join a global consultancy where you can grow your career, contribute to legacy projects, and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s shape the future of infrastructure together.
Additional Information
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.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services
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