Turner & Townsend
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Cost Management Specialists - All Levels
Cost Management Specialist role managing project costs, contracts, and forecasts.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position the specialist will be responsible for establishing professional relationships with clients and project parties, administering contracts, and overseeing cost monitoring throughout the project lifecycle. Collaboration with client and contractor teams, proactive management of cost variance and contract changes, and delivery of commercial support are core to the role, as is leading people and commissions when required. • Establish professional relationships with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders. • Administer contracts in line with project objectives and company policies. • Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting through to project completion. • Proactively manage cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely applications. • Collaborate with client and contractor teams to deliver KPIs, cost control and value engineering. • Manage contract changes effectively while maintaining governance and best practice. • Drive improvements in forecast and budget accuracy. • Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders. • Negotiate and agree final accounts. • Lead people and commissions as needed. • Sharing best practice and people management capabilities. • Identify and drive efficiencies throughout the project life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost monitoring
- ▸forecasting
- ▸value engineering
- ▸contract management
- ▸client collaboration
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
• Excellent communication skills. • Experience with NEC3 contract management (Options A, C & E preferred). • Strong cost management expertise. • Change management and control experience. • Valuation competence. • Risk management knowledge. • Procurement experience. • Estimating and pricing abilities. • Proficiency in reporting. • Commission management experience. • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management and value engineering. • Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. • Membership or progress towards a professional body.
Requirements
- ▸nec3
- ▸cost management
- ▸procurement
- ▸degree
- ▸professional membership
- ▸communication
Benefits
The Manchester office is recruiting Cost Management Specialists at all levels to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects in sectors such as rail, aviation, marine/ports, utilities, highways and nuclear. Candidates will gain exposure to diverse industry challenges while receiving strong technical training and support for professional qualifications. The role offers clear pathways for career progression and portfolio diversification. Turner & Townsend promotes an inclusive, diverse workplace where each employee can influence change and enjoy a healthy work‑life balance. The firm offers flexible, productive working arrangements and is committed to equal‑opportunity employment. It encourages applications from all segments of the community and adheres to strict recruitment fee policies.
Work Environment
Hybrid