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Senior Cost Manager - High End Residential
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Senior Cost Manager – London-Based Developer Team (High End Residential Sector)
About Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries.
Specialising in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we deliver impactful outcomes that enhance people’s lives through programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management. Our expertise spans net zero strategies, digital solutions, procurement and supply chain, and governance controls.
Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm, we combine forces to offer the premier global programme, project, and cost management solutions.
Web: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our London-based Developer Team, focusing on High End Residential projects.
Our projects range from complex refurbishments of listed buildings, social housing redevelopments, and office fit-outs to large-scale new builds. This diversity offers unique career growth opportunities, deepening specialist expertise while improving how cost management processes function across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Cost Management
- Assist with feasibility studies and procurement reports
- Develop cost estimates and final cost plans for multi-million-pound projects
- Manage tendering processes, including pre-qualification assessments, tender lists, preliminaryanalysis, and analysis and report generation
- Track and address post-contract cost variances and implement rigorous change control
- Conduct cost-check reviews and monthly valuations while ensuring investment accuracy
- Generate and present detailed post-contract cost reports to clients/managers
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Client and Consultant Engagement
- Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise project efficiency
- Negotiate and agree final accounts with sub-consultants and contractors
- Interface with clients and consultants at all project stages, from proposals to closeout
- Maintain trusted relationships while aligning cost projections with real estate market dynamics
Process Improvement and Risk Mitigation
- Lead the cost management team and establish individual accountability for project objectives
- Identify new business opportunities with existing clients to strengthen partnerships
- Assist in the preparation of bid indicators and documentation for tender submissions
- Improve cost management techniques, templates, and digital tools
- Input key learnings and knowledge into corporate databases for ongoing project enhancement
- Monitor financial systems FMS (Financial Management Solutions) and adhere to company accounting protocols
Specialised Compliance Commitments
- Contribute to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance responsibilities where applicable to projects under review
Required Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
- MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
- UK-specific cost management experience in the real estate/property development sector.
- Proven work history on high-value infrastructure and property projects, preferably involving new build or fit-out programmes.
- Outstanding consultative and client-facing communication skills.
- Ability to detect and rectify cost anomalies effectively.
- Sound management and problem-solving capabilities.
About Our People
At Turner & Townsend, our inspired teams share a common vision—we seek collaborative colleagues who want to reshape tomorrow’s challenges now. Our work culture prioritises:
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- A conducive work environment—balancing career goals with work-life flexibility.
- Fair treatment and equal opportunity—we actively celebrate diversity while committing to an inclusive workplace.
- Recognition of individual contributions through clear communication and open forums.
We believe a fulfilling career is built on impact, trust, and shared values.
Key Benefits
- All-connected professional community—working with global teams on large-scale projects worldwide.
- Industry-leading compensation and career growth tailored to senior roles.
- Responsibility and exposure on high-profile retail, residential, and commercial projects.
- Personal support and mentorship via dedicated HR and leadership development programmes.
- Health & wellbeing resources, including programmes focused on mental health and holistic development.
Important Notes
⚠ Does not pay recruitment fees Turner & Townsend adheres to a strict policy where candidates are not obligated to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not work with uninvited agencies. Any unsolicited CVs/resumes are retained by the company and may lead to potential matches.
✅ Recruitment channel policy—only formal written agreements between an agency and Turner & Townsend permit agency submissions. No unsolicited candidates or resumes will be rewarded monetarily.
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