Senior Cost Manager - Central & Local Government
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Turner & Townsend is looking for Senior Cost Managers to join the London based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team, leading commercial delivery on projects across central and local government such as refurbishment of listed buildings, office fit-outs, high-volume residential and masterplanning. Bring at least five years’ experience in construction or infrastructure, strong stakeholder management, and a proven track record in cost management, contract management (JCT and NEC), procurement and risk, plus cost planning, forecasting, reporting and change control. MRICS or similar is preferred. You’ll mentor junior staff, negotiate final accounts, and drive value across the project lifecycle. To apply, tailor your CV to public sector work, quantify outcomes, demonstrate collaboration and leadership, and note that SOX controls may apply; Turner & Townsend values inclusion and flexibility.
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description
We are currently recruiting Senior Cost Managers to join our London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects across the central and local government sector.
The team delivers a diverse range of projects for a number of notable public sector organisations, including refurbishment of listed buildings, office fit-out projects, high-volume residential developments, and masterplanning commissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial delivery of a range of projects.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
- Manage project costs, forecasts, reporting, and contract performance in line with project objectives.
- Monitor cost variances, cash flow, and contract changes to ensure effective commercial management.
- Collaborate with client and contractor teams to achieve project KPIs, objectives, and best-value outcomes.
- Provide commercial advice and support to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Negotiate and agree final accounts.
- Support, mentor, and develop junior team members.
Qualifications
- Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills.
- At least five years' experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects.
- Experience in Cost Management, Contract Management (JCT and NEC), Procurement, and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of cost planning, estimating, valuation, reporting, and change control processes.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Experience managing commissions, supporting team development, and sharing best practice.
- The ability to identify efficiencies and drive improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Good understanding of construction industry practices, including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
- Degree or HNC level qualification
- Professionally qualified is desired (MRICS or similar)
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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