Associate Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend

The Role

Overview

Manage project costs, forecasts, contracts and lead teams on infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost control
  • forecasting
  • budgeting
  • contract administration
  • value engineering
  • client management

Tasks

-Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support. -Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders. -Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering. -Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice. -Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets. -Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner. -Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget. -Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. -Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies. -Leading people and commissions as needed.

Requirements

  • cost management
  • commercial
  • mrics
  • major projects
  • infrastructure
  • team leadership

What You Bring

-Proven Cost / Commercial Management experience -Preferably MRICS -Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects -Experience of working on Infrastructure project (Rail, air, marine/ports, utilities highways) -Experience in leading and managing teams

The Company

About Turner & Townsend

-Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy. -Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients. -With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Buildings

Infrastructure

Associate Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend in Preston, United Kingdom