Associate Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders
• Administer various contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting
• Manage cost variance, contract cash flow, and timely applications
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams on KPIs, cost control, and value engineering
• Manage contract changes effectively within governance frameworks
• Drive improvements in forecast and budget accuracy
• Negotiate and agree on final accounts
• Lead people and commissions as required

Requirements

• Proven Cost or Commercial Management experience
• Experience with NEC3 contracts (specifically Option C – Target Cost)
• Experience in post-contract administration
• Experience working on major programmes and projects
• Experience in infrastructure sectors such as Rail, Air, Marine/Ports, Utilities, or Highways
• Experience leading and managing teams
• MRICS qualification preferred

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together to deliver impactful projects and programmes.