Cost Manager - Hi-Tech & Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend alinea is looking for a Cost Manager to join our growing Hi-Tech & Manufacturing team in London. Working alongside leading developers, occupiers and investors, you'll support the delivery of some of the UK's most exciting industrial, warehousing, logistics and advanced manufacturing projects. Our portfolio ranges from refurbishment and fit-out schemes through to large-scale distribution centres, manufacturing facilities and industrial campuses. As part of a market-leading cost management team, you'll gain exposure to high-profile projects, supported by a collaborative culture and clear opportunities for career progression. The Role As a Cost Manager, you will deliver high-quality cost management services throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and procurement through to construction and final account. Key Responsibilities • Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans. • Support procurement and tendering activities, including tender analysis and reporting. • Produce valuations, cost reports and cashflow forecasts. • Manage change control and monitor project costs throughout delivery. • Support contract administration and commercial management activities. • Assist with value engineering and cost optimisation exercises. • Participate in client meetings and build strong stakeholder relationships. • Support the negotiation and agreement of final accounts. • Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure successful project outcomes. • Ideally Degree qualified in one of the following fields: construction, cost management or Quantity surveying. • MRICS Qualification preferred and/or relevant experience. • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering. • Experience of working in Education sector projects would be advantageous.  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/ #LI-MM1 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.