Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend

Job Description

Description of roles and responsibilities:


Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies  
Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project where appropriate or applicable, and where necessary involving Senior Management  
Managing and taking ownership of estimating and cost planning activities to include presenting the Cost Estimates  
Managing and taking ownership of the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, Bills of Quantities, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively  
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use  
Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively  
Providing advice on contractual claims  
Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively  
Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client  
Value engineering, risk management and life cycle costing where applicable  
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed  
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages  
Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities  
Ensuring that QA/QC procedures are adhered to at all times  
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 


Qualifications


Minimum 4-5 years of progressive experience
Degree in Quantity Surveying as a minimum
BORAQS registration, RICS is an added advantage
Proficient in Cost X application
Proven experience in handling multiple projects