Turner & Townsend
Associate Cost Manager - Infrastructure
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Associate Cost Manager - Infrastructure
Turner & Townsend – Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager – Infrastructure
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Turner & Townsend provides programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources sectors.
Working with over 22,000 global professionals across 60 countries, we transform projects together, delivering impactful outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our solutions help clients turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Majority owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, we partner to offer the premier programme, project and cost management services worldwide.
Visit www.turnerandtownsend.com for more information.
Job Description
Role Title: Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager Location: Infrastructure department
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Associate Cost Manager or Commercial Manager to support our prestigious infrastructure-based projects.
As the successful candidate, you will bring extensive expertise in cost management to challenge and support project delivery in a dynamic environment. Key traits include:
- Ability to have truthful and consultative conversations
- Proven ability to drive out value in teams and client relationships
- Collaborative approach to achieving commercial and financial project goals
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Main Purpose of the Role
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders to ensure success.
- Administer a variety of contracts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Provide accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting against budgets.
- Proactively manage cost variances and contract cash flow, submitting applications in full and on time.
- Work with client, contractor and internal teams to deliver against KPIs:
- Programme performance
- Cost control
- Value engineering
- Effectively manage contract changes, adhering to governance and best practices.
- Continuously improve the fidelity of forecasts and budgets.
- Apply sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
- Negotiate and agree final accounts.
- Lead teams/posts when required.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in Cost / Commercial Management (minimum 5 years).
- MRICS qualification (preferred).
- Knowledge of NEC3 Contracts (particularly Option C – Target Cost).
- Post-contract administration experience.
- Major programme and project delivery in infrastructure sectors, such as:
- Rail
- Airports
- Marine / Ports
- Utilities
- Highways
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
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Preferred Benefits
- Dynamic growth environment with diverse, global infrastructure projects.
- Subscription to wider infrastructure expertise offered by Turner & Townsend.
- Opportunity to grow professionally and lead change.
- Flexible working supported by: Healthy, balanced workplace culture • Continuous Learning • Inclusive, supportive teams • Life and work support • Recognised commitment to career development
Turner & Townsend Values We align our inspired people with our mission to improve lives through impactful projects. Our workplace prioritises:
- Inclusivity: Celebrating diversity while ensuring opportunity for all.
- Health & Balance: Encouraging balanced working life through flexibility.
- Impact: Supporting each other to succeed at work and in life.
ATA Terms & Policy Notes
- We do not charge applicant fees for recruitment.Salary None mentioned.
Apply to: infrastructure@turnerandtownsend.com
Full resumes required for consideration.
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