Associate Cost Manager

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for its prestigious infrastructure-based projects.

As an experienced individual, you will bring a wealth of cost management experience to a new and dynamic environment. You should be comfortable engaging in challenging conversations with a consultative approach, bringing out the best in your team and clients.

Main Purpose of Role

• Establish friendly, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Administer contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Proactively monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely applications.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Manage contract changes effectively, ensuring projects remain within governance and best practice.
• Drive improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
• Provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Lead people and commissions as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven cost / commercial management experience
• Preferably MRICS qualification
• Experience with NEC3 contracts (particularly Option C – Target Cost)
• Post-contract administration experience
• Experience on major programmes and projects
• Experience on infrastructure projects (rail, air, marine/ports, utilities, highways)
• Experience leading and managing teams

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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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