Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Energy & Natural Resources - NEC at Turner Townsend

Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Contract Management, Change Management, Valuation, Procurement, Reporting, Governance Processing, Forecasting, Cost Variance Monitoring, Value Engineering, NEC3, NEC4, Commercial Knowledge, Stakeholder Support, Final Account Negotiation

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Due to increased opportunities and demand in the Energy & Natural Resources division, the Energy & Natural Resources team are recruiting Cost Managers to join a diverse and supportive team during a period of significant growth. Our nuclear client is at the forefront of industry leading change, and we are keen to speak to individuals with cost management experience to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you. Candidates will be required to be present in our client office or onsite for 3 days per week. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: · To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service SCOPE Cost Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value; depending upon the complexity of the project and the sector, where the service provided is advisory in nature, the scale and value of the project could be significant. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Commission Management, to include: Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support. Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies. Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget. Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner. Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering. Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed Commission management as needed Internal management accountabilities, to include: Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database Process improvement – Identifying ways in which internal systems and processes can be improved and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager Experience and Skills Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role: Excellent communication Contract Management (NEC3 preferred) Change management Cost Management Change control Valuation Procurement Reporting Governance processing Collaborative approaches Best for project attitudes Sharing best practice Qualifications Ideally Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent. Contract Management (NEC3, Option C or NEC 4 preferred) Will be able to obtain BPSS level security clearance Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects Experience of working on Infrastructure (Rail, air, marine/ports, utilities highways) or Energy projects (Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Wind or Carbon Capture) Additional Information 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. #LI-MS2 #LI-Hybrid 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: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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 of Turner & Townsend and are not 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. Department: Energy and natural resources

Responsibilities

The main purpose of the role is to ensure client objectives are met by delivering an effective cost management service across commissions of varying scale and value. Key accountabilities include administering contracts, providing accurate project cost monitoring and forecasting, managing contract change, and driving improvements in forecast accuracy.