Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. We are recruiting Senior Cost Managers to join our London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting a diverse range of public sector projects including refurbishment of listed buildings, office fit-outs, high-volume residential developments, and masterplanning commissions. You will lead the commercial delivery of projects, manage costs, forecasts, reporting, and contract performance, and collaborate with clients and contractors to achieve project KPIs and best-value outcomes. The role includes providing commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle, negotiating final accounts, and supporting the development of junior team members. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and work-life balance.

Experience
At least five years' experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in Cost Management, Contract Management (JCT and NEC), Procurement, and Risk Management. Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating, valuation, reporting, and change control processes. Experience managing commissions and supporting team development.

About you
Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills. Collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships. Ability to identify efficiencies and drive improvements throughout the project lifecycle. Good understanding of construction industry practices including procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Qualifications
Degree or HNC level qualification. Professional qualification is desired (MRICS or similar).