Cost Manager - Defence (Real Estate)

Main Responsibilities
Manage aspects of quantity surveying and cost consultancy including pre and post contract duties
Produce cost estimates
Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement routes
Role will be two stage procurement using NEC4
Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor the status of projects
Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
Knowledge and understanding of value engineering
Ensure the project remains on budget from design to completion phase
Full post contract duties including establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements
Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, maintaining the highest standards of professional competence at all times
Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Support junior team members to deliver our cost management service efficiently and effectively
Required skills and qualifications
Degree or Masters in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
You must be able to demonstrate consultancy experience and have professional membership of the RICS (or working towards this)
Experience of high value and complex projects gained in a consultancy environment
Defence, workplace, retail, commercial or mixed-use sector experience desirable
First class communicator, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships
Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills
Strong IT skill
Good negotiation skills
High standard of numeracy
Client-facing and enthusiastic about the industry
Ability to work independently and to tight deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to effectively prioritise delivery to set deadlines
Knowledge and experienced in use of Microsoft Office packages, and CostX
Sox control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to when applicable
This offer is contingent upon your successful completion of a security clearance process. Your employment with Turner & Townsend will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance for the duration of your employment. This will include the Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) and SC Clearance Vetting.
Please note that the security clearance process will involve background checks, and other assessments as deemed necessary by the relevant authorities.
Failure to obtain the required security clearance or any issues arising during the clearance process may result in the withdrawal of this offer or termination of employment.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No