Senior Cost Manager - mixed use real estate CD - #64041

Turner & Townsend


Date: 1 week ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time

Our ambition, as Turner & Turner alinea, is to become the undisputed number one Cost Consultant in London. A data-led digital cost consultancy and an authority on the economics of sustainability, combining alinea’s distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend’s leading digital platform and our combined talent.

Supported by our clear vision to disrupt the market by transforming service quality through a strong focus on cost advice, a platform of specialists and a personable approachThis unique environment provides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access to a learning and development programme that is second to none.

  • A unique joint force that will disrupt real estate cost management in London
  • A data and digital led business, with an authority on the economics of sustainability, that will take our service to the next level
  • A wide, diverse and exciting portfolio of sectors and clients, which means we will be stronger together
  • Market leading practice that is focused on transforming performance and creating great results for our Clients and People, in a fun and exciting environment where people are proud to work
  • A strong strategic and cultural fit with an ingrained entrepreneurial spirit
  • You can realise your career ambitions faster with London’s cost consultancy of choice


We are recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager who will work on some of Turner & Townsend alinea's most prestigious and prominent mixed use real estate commercial development projects, with project values ranging from £millions to £Billions.

You will:

  • Manage and lead aspects of quantity surveying and cost consultancy including pre and post contract duties
  • Produce cost estimates and cost plans
  • Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement routes
  • Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor on the status of projects
  • Ensure the project remains on budget from design to completion phase
  • Undertake full post-contract duties including establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements
  • Build and maintain working relationships with clients
  • Manage junior team members to deliver our cost management service effectively.


  • Bachelors degree or Masters in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
  • Accredited MRICS member
  • Experience of high value and complex projects gained in a consultancy environment
  • Workplace, retail, commercial or mixed use sector experience desirable
  • Commercially aware with excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills 
  • Knowledge and experienced in use of Microsoft Office packages, CAD and CostX


Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend alinea is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at Turner & Townsend alinea - our values

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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