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    Senior Cost Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Turner & Townsend

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    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

    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

    If you are looking to broaden your industry experience and progress your career within cost management, our Midlands team are seeking experienced Cost Managers looking to develop their career into a senior position. Working on a range of industry leading infrastructure projects, we will support you in finding the right role within transportation, utilities and highways within our client base.

    As a Senior Cost Manager within the business you will be working on some exciting projects as well as developing your skillset both operationally and technically. We are keen to support those who are keen to progress their careers and can offer you excellent training and advancement in qualifications and diversifying your portfolio.

    Job Objectives:

    • Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
    • Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
    • Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.
    • Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
    • Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
    • Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
    • Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
    • Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
    • Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
    • Leading people and commissions as needed.

    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 C 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

    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.

    Please find out more about us at

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

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    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.

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