Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate

Company DescriptionAt 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 110 offices worldwide.Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries.
Collaborating with our clients across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, we specialise in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions.We are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.As well as helping organisations deliver and integrate new assets as quickly and efficiently as possible, we help set the asset strategies that support their corporate objectives.
We also work with our clients to create safe and comfortable environments which are inexpensive to maintain, sustainable and practical to conduct business from.OUR CORE VALUESWe love a challengeWe are stronger togetherWe bring out the best in everyoneTo support and progress our values, we:Developed a market leading suite of bespoke digital tools to deliver our market leading cost management services: The HiveAre a champion of a diverse workforce and cultureOffer role development and advancement opportunitiesSet out our NewLeaf strategy, commitment to social value and environmental issuesProvide opportunities for professional development (working with industry leading professionals, RICS Chartership development support, NEC accreditation)Offer a level of independence with multidisciplinary collaboration and support where neededWe 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.
We believe that everyone should pursue their passions and provide a real opportunity for this; whether you join one of our sports teams, social networks or bring a new interest to your colleagues.MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLETo perform the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service deliveryTo ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management serviceSCOPESenior Cost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project.
Typically, projects fall within the £10m to £50m range.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESCommission Management, to include:Coaching junior staff, including allocating roles and responsibilities to ensure effective cost management on all projectsAdvising clients on feasibility studiesAdvising clients on their procurement optionsManaging the estimating and cost planning stages, including presenting the final cost plan to the clientTendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, producing the preliminaries, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents, utilising the relevant cost management tools and services; The Hive; eTender PlatformConducting the role of contract administrator, including dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable referring major changes to line managerTaking personal responsibility for peer reviewing cost allowances and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes placeProducing monthly post contract cost reports via our Cost Control App and presenting them to the clientInputting into value engineeringNegotiating and agreeing final accountsInterfacing with the client, Project Manager, and other consultants, at all project stagesWork collaboratively with Turner and Townsend's project management team during project deliveryWhere appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilitiesUtilising our full suite of bespoke digital cost management tools and services; The Hive: Benchmarking App, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, and Cost Control AppImplementing our Embodied Carbon Calculator, a bespoke carbon accounting tool, to produce carbon footprint reportsSupporting the execution of our NewLeaf strategyManagement of internal fees, internal job costing and resourcing requirementsMarketing and business development, to include:Identifying opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and reporting such opportunities to the appropriate line manager and by making effective use of the marketing databaseDeveloping and maintaining a professional network of peers and potential clientsLeading bid submissionsIdentifying ways in which cost management procedures, templates and products can be improvedBeing involved in extracurricular activities including external groups, attending networking and CPD eventsInternal management accountabilities, to include:Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseProcess improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line managerLead in the support, development, and mentorship of junior staff membersManagement of projects on D365REPORTINGDepending upon context, a Senior Cost Manager is likely to report to an Associate Director, Project Director or Director.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSA Senior Cost Manager will in part be assessed by the extent to which:Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on timeService delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointmentGood relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional teamThey work as an effective member of the cost management team, including where appropriate, taking effective responsibility for Assistant Cost Managers and Cost ManagersOpportunities are identified to develop new business with existing clientsMargin levels are kept track of on all commissionsKey information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retainedThe CandidateWe would expect candidates to demonstrate the following:Ability to work with autonomyA self-motivated individual who is able to take initiative and deliver to tight deadlinesHave achieved Chartered StatusHave a confident and professional mannerHighly organised and ability to prioritise own workloadAbility to collaborate and build relationships across the businessAbility to work well under pressure Ability to delegate tasks to junior team to assist in their technical developmentTURNER & TOWNSEND: We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.QualificationsDegree qualified and MRICS qualified (or working towards) would be preferableExcellent written and oral communication skillsInquisitive and problem solving skill baseDemonstrable cost management experience working at a consultancyAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentAdditional InformationOur 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.
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 #LI-DW1SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process.
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