Cost Manager - Defence

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 110 offices worldwide.Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a security cleared, Cost Manager, to join our busy and expanding Manchester office, supporting our clients deliver projects and programmes in the Defence, Real Estate and Infrastructure sectors across the Northern region.At Turner & Townsend ourCost Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £5m to £10m range.This role will suit individuals with experience in:Procurement, policy, private and public finance initiatives, refinancing advice, methodologies, industry practices, efficiencies, strategic sourcing, innovative contractual arrangements, tender collation, action, analysis, market analysis, research and testing.QualificationsSecurity ClearedDegree qualified and CIPS or MRICS qualified (or working towards)Excellent written and oral communication skillsInquisitive and problem solving skill baseNEC contract knowledge and experience, particularly Option CDemonstrable cost management experience working at a consultancyIntermediate user of Microsoft ExcelProven experience preferably in a similar roleAbility to work collaboratively in a multi disciplined programme team environment.Additional 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.SOX 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. 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 ofTurner & Townsend and arenot 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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