Senior Cost Manager - Construction Management

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services.

With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

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

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team, delivering expert construction cost management services for high-profile clients. This is a leadership role ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering excellence across complex, large-scale projects.

This position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career while working on impactful and technically challenging projects across a diverse portfolio, including corporate interiors, industrial manufacturing, and data centers.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on procurement, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of detailed cost estimates, value engineering options, and risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee cost reporting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with client objectives.
• Manage the cost control process, including payment applications, change order evaluations, and dispute resolution.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work and supporting their professional development.
• Drive consistency and quality in project delivery by implementing best practices and lessons learned across commissions.
• Lead final account settlements, post-contract audits, and project close-out procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
• Utilize industry-standard tools such as cost estimating software, take-off software, and internal benchmarking data to support decision-making.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in cost management within the construction industry, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Proven track record managing cost services on large-scale or complex commercial real estate projects.
• RICS accreditation (or working toward it) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, contract administration, and commercial risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.

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.

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.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.

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.

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