Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail • UK

Company: Turner & Townsend

UK

Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our rail cost management team, to support our continuing growth and make the difference to both our business and to UK infrastructure. We have grown year on year since 2007 and are continuing to flourish. We are a great team and have a unique offering; from supporting the development of government strategy to on site project delivery, and in this exciting setting we are able to provide a wealth of varied opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and nurturing environment. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:You will be a Senior Quantity Surevyor within our UK Infrastructure business working on a variety of client and Turner & Townsend rail projects and initiatives. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Establishing friendly, professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to completion in line with budget.Pro-actively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, and ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgetsProactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholdersEnsuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreedLeading people and commissions as needed