Turner & Townsend
Senior Cost Manager- Cardiff/ Bristol

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Senior Cost Manager- Cardiff/ Bristol
Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re 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. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description Due to our continued success in the Water and Civils sectors we are now seeking a number Commercial, Senior and Cost Management professionals, to join our contract and cost management team to support our continuing growth in the area. South Wales, midlands and Northwest England are driving a requirement for passionate Commercial Professionals who can provide Clients with experience led advice on how to deliver their multi-million pound capital programmes. We are looking for people to bring a passion for commercial delivery and to work from our Bristol and Wales area office’s (based out of Cardiff) and who can support a vision for a better UK infrastructure. You will be within our UK Infrastructure business working with a variety of clients on projects and initiatives, your ability and willingness to travel is important, we operate a flexible working policy, however a number of days in the client office and our own should be expected. We operate in this way to enhance your experience of the Turner & Townsend culture and collaborate with our clients. Qualifications Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role: Excellent communication Contract Management (NEC3, Option A,C & E preferred) Cost Management Change management and control Valuation Risk Management Procurement Estimating Pricing Reporting Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude Sharing best practice People management Commission management Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project life cycle Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering. Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent. Additional Information SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Department: Infrastructure
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