Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend Manchester, England May 19, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Schedule Flexible

This Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor opportunity is built around estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan. It would suit someone who can bring ownership, clear communication, and practical organisation to the role.

Where the work sits

Have a real desire and commitment to understand how the builders of the past put together their buildings, and what that means to modern contractors. Commission Management, to include.

Site work involved

Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan. Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation. Carry out site work, inspections, coordination, surveying, trades, labouring, or project support according to the role.

Practical details

  • Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.
  • Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
  • Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.

Construction skills and requirements

  • We’re looking for individuals possessing a keen interest in this space with a good knowledge of construction, whether from a Main Contracting or PQS background.
  • Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage.
  • Experience and Skills.

Job details

  • Benefits mentioned: Commission, Flexible working
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