Cost Manager

We have exciting opportunities for Cost Managers to join our expanding team. Due to continued growth across the UK water, wastewater and infrastructure sectors, we are seeking experienced Cost Managers to support the successful delivery of major programmes and projects. As a Cost Manager, you will support the delivery of cost and commercial management services across a diverse pipeline of major water and infrastructure projects and programmes, from inception through to completion. Working across a range of contractual and collaborative delivery models, you will undertake cost planning, estimating, forecasting, cost control, change control, commercial reporting and contract administration, supporting the management of risk and identification of opportunities to optimise value. You will work collaboratively with clients, contractors and delivery partners to support positive financial, commercial and project outcomes, while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and performance. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a regulated environment, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders. A strong focus on governance, programme controls, safety and delivery excellence is essential. On site presence in Peterborough is required x3 days per week. Cost Managers at Turner & Townsend: Cost Managers at Turner & Townsend work on a broad range of projects and programmes in the Utilities sector, including clean and wastewater treatment facilities, mains installation and replacement, environmental improvement, asset management, developer service, Major Projects, Strategic Resource Options, and many more. We are looking for individuals with the following skills, experience and attributes: - Demonstrable experience within the infrastructure, engineering, or construction industry, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and programmes in a client-facing environment - Experience providing cost and commercial management services across infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle - Ability to independently manage defined packages, scopes or cost management activities, escalating complex commercial or contractual matters appropriately - Produces accurate and timely cost information with appropriate review and oversight - Experience developing and maintaining cost plans, estimates, budgets, forecasts and cost reports, including monitoring performance, identifying variances and supporting informed decision-making - Experience supporting procurement activities, including tender documentation, tender evaluation and commercial negotiations - Experience managing valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts, ensuring these are progressed accurately and in a timely manner - Ability to provide sound cost and commercial advice, supporting cost control, value management and the achievement of project objectives and key performance indicators - Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors, multidisciplinary teams and key project interfaces - Promotes safe delivery and compliance with project governance requirements, with an appropriate understanding of health, safety and wellbeing principles, including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) - Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts, including the administration, management and successful delivery of projects under NEC frameworks, with an ability to proactively manage risk, programme, compensation events and stakeholder relationships - Demonstrates a sound understanding of operating within a consultancy environment, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while maintaining independence from both client and supplier organisations, and balancing multiple stakeholder needs to achieve successful project outcomes - Creative and curious, with growth mindset with a collaborative one-team approach - Experience within the water, utilities or environmental sectors - Experience working across a range of delivery models with exposure to programme or portfolio delivery and transformation management activities - Familiarity with public sector organisations, non-departmental or arm’s length bodies relevant to infrastructure - Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. QUALIFICATIONS: - Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management or equivalent professional experience - Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership (MRICS) or equivalent