Cost Manager- Bristol, Cardiff & Plymouth

Turnertownsend · Bristol, GB

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4d agoPosted · Sep 18
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Within our southwest region, our infrastructure team has strong positions in Highways, Utilities, Rail and Transportation. Our people have the opportunity to move between sectors, building their experience across a broad range of major projects and programmes.

We are currently seeking a number of personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Cost Managers, to join our contract and cost management team to support our continuing growth and make the difference to both our business and to UK infrastructure.

You will be a Cost Manager within our UK Infrastructure business working with a variety of clients in the transportation and utilities space on Turner & Townsend projects and initiatives.

Key Objectives

Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.

Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.

Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.

Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.

Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.

Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.

Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.

Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.

Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

Leading people and commissions as needed.

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

Excellent communication

Contract Management (NEC3, Option A,C & E preferred)

Cost Management

Change management and control

Valuation

Risk Management

Procurement

Estimating

Pricing

Reporting

Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude

Sharing best practice

People management

Commission management

Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project life cycle

Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.

Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent.

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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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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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