Associate Cost Manager

Associate Cost Manager

Seniority Level:
Associate

Employment Type:

Full-time

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector, and we are looking to recruit an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for our prestigious infrastructure‑based projects.

• Establish friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Administer a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Pro‑actively monitor and manage cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
• 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 change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
• Drive improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
• Proactively provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Lead people and commissions as needed.

• Proven cost / commercial management experience
• Preferably MRICS
• NC3 contracts (in particular Option C – Target Cost)
• Post‑contract administration
• Experience of working on major programmes and projects
• Experience of working on infrastructure projects (rail, air, marine/ports, utilities, highways)
• Experience in leading and managing teams

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

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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