Assistant Cost Manager

Who is Turner & Townsend? All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors. Our purpose: Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years. Our values: Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time. Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone. Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice Role Overview We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Cost Manager with 7+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, budgeting, billing, and commercial management of construction projects. The role involves supporting project cost control, contract administration, procurement activities, and ensuring commercial compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Assist in developing project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts. - Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and quantity take-offs for projects. - Monitor project costs and track expenditures against approved budgets. - Review contractor bills, vendor invoices, and payment certifications. - Support tendering activities, including bid analysis and commercial evaluations. - Manage variation orders, change requests, and cost impact assessments. - Assist in contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. - Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and clients on commercial matters. - Prepare monthly cost reports, MIS dashboards, and project financial summaries. - Support final account reconciliation and project close-out activities. - Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to value engineering initiatives. - Maintain project cost records, commercial documentation, and contractual correspondence. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline. - Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management or Finance will be an added advantage. - Professional certifications such as MRICS, RICS APC Candidate, or equivalent are preferred. 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. 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