Cost Manager (Procurement & Cost Management) - Semiconductor Sector

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking a commercially focused Cost Manager to support the delivery of large-scale semiconductor and advanced manufacturing projects. The role covers both cost management and procurement, ensuring effective commercial governance, procurement execution and cost control across the project lifecycle. It works closely with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and commercial management: prepare and manage cost plans, estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reports; support feasibility studies, benchmarking and value engineering; monitor budgets, identify commercial risks and recommend mitigations; manage change control, variations and financial impact assessments.
• Procurement management: develop procurement strategies, prepare procurement schedules, tender documentation, bid packages and commercial evaluation criteria; lead tender administration, bidder clarifications and evaluations; assess contractor, supplier and vendor proposals; take part in negotiations, bid reviews and contract award recommendations; maintain procurement trackers, tender records and contract documentation.
• Stakeholder management: work with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers; take part in commercial reviews, procurement workshops and tender interviews; give clear commercial and procurement advice.
• Semiconductor project delivery: cover construction, engineering, cleanroom, process utility, CSA and MEP packages, including long-lead equipment and specialist systems; monitor package budgets and procurement milestones; contribute to project controls, commercial governance and procurement reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, procurement, commercial management or project controls.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, RICS or equivalent is advantageous.
• Experience in a consultancy, contractor or client-side environment.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, data centre or mission-critical projects is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Good understanding of procurement principles, construction contracts and commercial management practices.
• Tender administration, cost planning and commercial reporting.