Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

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. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Cost Manager with 7+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, and contract administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring financial efficiency, budget adherence, and commercial value while supporting successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budget Management

Lead the development of project budgets, cost plans, and estimates.
Prepare and manage cost forecasts across all project phases.
Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project expenditure without compromising quality.

Cost Control & Financial Reporting

Monitor project financial performance against approved budgets.
Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare and present monthly cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
Establish and maintain effective cost control procedures and reporting systems.

Procurement & Tender Management

Lead tendering activities, including preparation of tender documents and bid evaluations.
Review and negotiate contractor and supplier proposals.
Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets and commercial objectives.
Support contractor selection and contract award recommendations.

Contract Administration

Manage contract administration activities throughout project execution.
Review and assess change orders, variations, claims, and contractual disputes.
Ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
Support negotiation and resolution of commercial issues with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Risk Management

Identify, assess, and manage cost-related risks and opportunities.
Develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial exposure.
Monitor project contingencies and recommend adjustments as required.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
Act as a key commercial advisor to project stakeholders.
Facilitate project review meetings and present commercial performance updates.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project controls.
Proven experience managing costs for large-scale construction, real estate, industrial, infrastructure, or data center projects.
Professional certification such as MRICS, RICS, PMP, AACE, CCP, or equivalent is preferred.

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.

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Cost Manager

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