Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. We are seeking an experienced Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager to join our prestigious infrastructure projects, specifically within the water and utilities sector. In this role, you will apply your extensive cost management expertise in a dynamic environment, engaging in consultative and challenging conversations to bring out the best in your team and clients.

Your main responsibilities will include establishing professional relationships with clients, colleagues and other project stakeholders; administering contracts in line with project objectives and policies; providing accurate cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to project completion; proactively managing cost variance and contract cash flow; collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage deliverables, KPIs and objectives including programme performance, cost control and value engineering; managing contract changes effectively to ensure governance and best practice; driving improvements in forecast and budget accuracy; providing sound commercial knowledge and support to stakeholders; negotiating and agreeing final accounts; and leading people and commissions as required.

Experience
Proven cost and commercial management experience within infrastructure projects, preferably with MRICS accreditation. Experience with NEC3 contracts, particularly Option C – Target Cost, and post contract administration. Demonstrated experience working on major programmes and projects in sectors such as rail, air, marine/ports, utilities or highways. Experience in leading and managing teams is essential.

About you
You are confident in managing challenging conversations with a consultative approach, able to foster strong professional relationships with clients and teams. You have a proactive mindset focused on delivering project objectives and continuous improvement. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to upholding governance and best practice standards.

Qualifications
MRICS accreditation is preferred. Strong knowledge of NEC3 contracts and infrastructure project delivery methodologies is required.