Cost Manager - Central Local Government
Cost Manager - Central Local Government
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Job Description
We are currently recruiting for Cost Managers to join our London based Communities and Local Government Cost Management Team supporting high profile and iconic projects across the central and local government sector. We are recruiting for both full and part time positions together with flexible working applications will be considered.
The team undertakes a wide variety of projects for a number of notable public sector organisations such as refurbishment of listed buildings office fit out projects high volume residential projects and master planning commissions within cost management and cost assurance.
Typical duties for the Cost Manager will include:
- Commercial delivery of a variety of projects
- Establishing friendly professional and appropriate relationships with clients colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
- Cost Management of 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.
- Proactively 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.
Qualifications :
- A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management / quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
- Degree or HNC level qualification
- Professionally qualified (or working towards) is desired (MRICS or similar)
- Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
Additional Information :
At Turner & Townsend were 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. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including career returners and those seeking part time/ flexible working opportunities totalling 22.5 hours a week or more. Although we will consider applicants seeking to work from home travel to our London offices and project meetings in and around London will be required from time to time.
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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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
