Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate
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Company Description
Our ambition, as Turner & Turner alinea, is to become the undisputed number one Cost Consultant in London. A data-led digital cost consultancy and an authority on the economics of sustainability, combining alinea's distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend's leading digital platform and our combined talent.
Supported by our clear vision to disrupt the market by transforming service quality through a strong focus on cost advice, a platform of specialists and a personable approach. This unique environment provides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access to a learning and development programme that is second to none.
- A unique joint force that will disrupt real estate cost management in London
- A data and digital led business, with an authority on the economics of sustainability, that will take our service to the next level
- A wide, diverse and exciting portfolio of sectors and clients, which means we will be stronger together
- Market leading practice that is focused on transforming performance and creating great results for our Clients and People, in a fun and exciting environment where people are proud to work
- A strong strategic and cultural fit with an ingrained entrepreneurial spirit
- You can realise your career ambitions faster with London's cost consultancy of choice
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to join our busy and expanding Cambridge office, supporting our clients to deliver projects and programmes in the Real Estate sector working on a variety of projects in a wide range of sectors including: Heath & Education, Sports & Leisure, Commercial New Build & Fit-Out and Occupier & Residential.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Commission Management, to include:
- Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
- Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
- Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage
- Dealing with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
- Making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
- Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
- Inputting into value engineering
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
- 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
Qualifications
- A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management / quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
- Professionally qualified (RICS or similar)
- Degree or HNC level qualification
- Ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
Additional Information
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.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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