Description
feasibility studies
cost planning
tender management
contract administration
cost reporting
digital tools
The primary purpose of the Commission Manager role is to deliver end‑to‑end cost‑management services that meet client objectives. Cost Managers handle commissions typically ranging from £5 million to £10 million, overseeing feasibility studies, cost planning, tendering, contract administration, cost checking, monthly reporting and value engineering.
- Assist with feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports.
- Produce and present final cost plans using The Hive digital tools.
- Manage tendering processes, including pre‑qualification, tender lists, preliminaries, analysis, reports and contractual documents via eTender Platform.
- Act as contract administrator, handling post‑contract cost variances and change control.
- Conduct cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate results.
- Generate monthly post‑contract cost reports through the Cost Control App and present them to clients.
- Negotiate and agree final accounts with stakeholders.
- Interface with clients, Project Managers and other consultants throughout project stages.
- Lead or support a cost‑management team to deliver the above responsibilities.
- Utilise the full suite of bespoke digital tools: Benchmarking App, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform and Cost Control App.
- Apply the Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon‑footprint reports.
- Support the execution of the NewLeaf strategy.
- Manage internal fees, job costing and resource allocation.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing clients, updating the marketing database.
- Develop and maintain a professional network of peers and potential clients.
- Assist in preparing bid documentation and improving cost‑management procedures.
- Participate in external networking, CPD events and extracurricular group activities.
- Enter key project information into the internal knowledge‑management database.
- Recommend process improvements and mentor junior staff members.
Requirements
chartered
autonomous
self‑motivated
organisational
prioritisation
collaboration
Candidates should be autonomous, self‑motivated and able to meet tight deadlines. Working towards or having recently achieved Chartered status, they must demonstrate a confident professional manner, high organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads, collaborate across the business and perform well under pressure. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment.
Benefits
The firm’s core values are a love of challenge, strength in collaboration and bringing out the best in everyone. It supports these values through a market‑leading suite of digital tools (The Hive), a commitment to diversity, role development opportunities, the NewLeaf strategy for social and environmental impact, and professional development programmes such as RICS Chartership and NEC accreditation. A healthy, flexible working environment encourages work‑life balance and participation in sports teams, social networks or personal interests.
Training + Development
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