Senior Cost Manager - Real Estate

Overview

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will lead end-to-end cost management delivery for commissions typically in the 10m–50m range. You’ll coach junior staff, guide feasibility and procurement options, and oversee cost planning, tendering, contract administration, and post-contract cost control. You collaborate with project teams to optimise value, manage client relationships, and drive adoption of Turner & Townsend’s digital tools and NewLeaf sustainability initiatives. This role offers impact across projects and a chance to shape cost strategies for a greener, more efficient portfolio.

Pay / Benefits

• professional development (RICS Chartership support, NEC accreditation)
• flexible working environment
• health and wellbeing emphasis
• opportunity for role development and advancement
• multidisciplinary collaboration
• networking and CPD events

Responsibilities

• Lead commission management and cost control across projects; mentor junior team members
• Advise on feasibility and procurement options for clients
• Oversee estimating, cost planning, and presenting final cost plans
• Manage tendering, pre-qualification, tender analysis, and contract documents using The Hive and eTender Platform
• Act as contract administrator; handle post-contract variances and change control
• Perform cost check and valuation, and produce monthly Cost Control App reports
• Contribute to value engineering and negotiate final accounts
• Interface with client, Project Manager, and consultants; collaborate with project delivery teams
• Potentially lead a cost management team; ensure delivery of all accountabilities
• Utilise bespoke digital tools (The Hive, CostX, Market Rates App, eTender Platform, Cost Control App) and Embodied Carbon Calculator
• Support NewLeaf strategy and internal management accounting (fees, resourcing)
• Support marketing, business development, bid submissions, and knowledge management
• Lead process improvements and staff mentorship; manage projects on D365

Key requirements

• Chartered Status
• Autonomous and self-motivated with ability to meet tight deadlines
• Highly organised with strong workload prioritisation
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building across the business
• Capable under pressure and able to delegate to junior staff

• autonomy
• collaboration
• leadership
• Cost management
• Contract administration
• Value engineering

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