Senior Cost Manager/Project QS - Construction
Full-time
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries. Collaborating with our clients across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, we specialise in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions.
We are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.
OUR CORE VALUES
We love a challenge
We are stronger together
We bring out the best in everyone
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery
To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service
SCOPE
Senior Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £10m to £50m range. Our markets include Healthcare, Education, HT&M, Retail Banking and beyond.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Commission Management, to include:
Coaching junior staff, including allocating roles and responsibilities to ensure effective cost management on all projects
Advising clients on feasibility studies
Advising clients on their procurement options
Managing the estimating and cost planning stages, including presenting the final cost plan to the client
Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents
Conducting the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
Taking personal responsibility for peer reviewing cost allowances and carrying out valuations on larger projects
Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
Interfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants, at all project stages
Work collaboratively with Turner and Townsend’s project management team during project delivery
Where appropriate, leading a cost management team
Utilising our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services
Implementing our Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reports
Supporting the execution of our NewLeaf strategy
Management of internal fees, internal job costing and resourcing requirements
Marketing and business development, to include:
Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients
Developing and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clients
Leading bid submissions
Identifying ways in which cost management procedures can be improved
Being involved in extracurricular activities including external groups, attending networking and CPD events
Internal management accountabilities, to include:
Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database
Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems can be improved
Lead in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members
Management of projects on D365
REPORTING
Depending upon context, a Senior Cost Manager is likely to report to an Associate Director, Project Director or Director.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time
Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
Good relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
They work as an effective member of the cost management team
Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients
Margin levels are kept track of on all commissions
Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained
The Candidate
We would expect candidates to demonstrate the following:
Ability to work with autonomy
A self-motivated individual who is able to take initiative and deliver to tight deadlines
Have achieved Chartered Status
Have a confident and professional manner
Highly organised and ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the business
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to delegate tasks to junior team to assist in their technical development
We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Full-time
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries. Collaborating with our clients across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, we specialise in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions.
We are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.
OUR CORE VALUES
We love a challenge
We are stronger together
We bring out the best in everyone
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery
To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service
SCOPE
Senior Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £10m to £50m range. Our markets include Healthcare, Education, HT&M, Retail Banking and beyond.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Commission Management, to include:
Coaching junior staff, including allocating roles and responsibilities to ensure effective cost management on all projects
Advising clients on feasibility studies
Advising clients on their procurement options
Managing the estimating and cost planning stages, including presenting the final cost plan to the client
Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents
Conducting the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
Taking personal responsibility for peer reviewing cost allowances and carrying out valuations on larger projects
Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
Interfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants, at all project stages
Work collaboratively with Turner and Townsend’s project management team during project delivery
Where appropriate, leading a cost management team
Utilising our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services
Implementing our Embodied Carbon Calculator to produce carbon footprint reports
Supporting the execution of our NewLeaf strategy
Management of internal fees, internal job costing and resourcing requirements
Marketing and business development, to include:
Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients
Developing and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clients
Leading bid submissions
Identifying ways in which cost management procedures can be improved
Being involved in extracurricular activities including external groups, attending networking and CPD events
Internal management accountabilities, to include:
Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database
Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems can be improved
Lead in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff members
Management of projects on D365
REPORTING
Depending upon context, a Senior Cost Manager is likely to report to an Associate Director, Project Director or Director.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time
Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
Good relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
They work as an effective member of the cost management team
Opportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clients
Margin levels are kept track of on all commissions
Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained
The Candidate
We would expect candidates to demonstrate the following:
Ability to work with autonomy
A self-motivated individual who is able to take initiative and deliver to tight deadlines
Have achieved Chartered Status
Have a confident and professional manner
Highly organised and ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the business
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to delegate tasks to junior team to assist in their technical development
We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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