Associate Cost Manager/Associate Quantity Surveyor - Water/Utilities

Overview

Turner and Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people\''s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., and Turner and Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with a premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. For more information, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.Job DescriptionTurner and Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector. We are looking to recruit an Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager for our prestigious infrastructure-based projects. As an experienced individual you will bring a wealth of cost management experience to apply in a new and dynamic environment. We are seeking a candidate who can engage in challenging conversations with a consultative approach to bring out the best in their team and client.Main Purpose of Role

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

Proven Cost / Commercial Management experiencePreferably MRICS • NEC3 contracts (in particular Option C - Target Cost)Post contract administrationExperience of working on Major Programmes and ProjectsExperience of working on Infrastructure project (Rail, air, marine/ports, utilities highways)Experience in leading and managing teamsAdditional Information

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 promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner and 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 www.turnerandtownsend.comIt is strictly against Turner and Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner and Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner and Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner and Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. To be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner and Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for ..... full job details .....