Senior Cost Manager - Central & Local Government

Company Description

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. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager to join our Real Estate team based in London, supporting projects within the Residential sector.

The team works on a range of projects for public and private sector clients, including the refurbishment and remedial works of listed buildings, social housing developments, office fit-outs, and high-rise residential schemes.

This role will initially be focused on remedial works for high-rise residential projects for cladding and fire safety.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans, including the presentation of final cost plans.
• Manage tendering and procurement activities, including pre-qualification, tender lists, tender documentation, tender analysis, and tender reporting.
• Manage post-contract cost variations and change control processes.
• Undertake valuations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Contribute to value engineering activities.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout all project stages.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS qualified, or committed to working towards chartership
• UK Cost Management experience within the Real Estate/Property sector, ideally residential
• Experience delivering remedial works projects, including fire safety and/or cladding remediation
• Ability to undertake and hold a suitable level of UK government security clearance for wider real estate projects
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

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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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Consulting
• Experience level: Director
• Industry: Management Consulting