Assistant Cost Manager - Commercial Fit-Out

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the delivery of high-profile commercial workplace projects in a highly regulated corporate environment. Working alongside experienced Cost Managers and Project Managers, you will help provide cost management services across the project lifecycle, from planning and procurement through to construction and project close-out. The role offers exposure to premium workplace fit-out projects focused on quality, governance, stakeholder management and programme delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and budget support: prepare cost estimates, cost plans and budget forecasts, support cost benchmarking and analysis, and monitor project costs to identify risks and opportunities.
• Procurement and tendering: prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules and procurement packages, support tender evaluations and recommendations, and liaise with consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Post-contract cost management: administer contracts, variations and change control, review contractor quotations and variation claims, and prepare interim valuations and final account documentation.
• Cost reporting and financial control: support monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, tracking of commitments and expenditure against budgets, and cost reconciliations.
• Project coordination: work with project managers, designers, consultants, contractors and client representatives, attend meetings and maintain accurate project records.
• Governance and compliance: ensure compliance with commercial controls, support internal audits and commercial reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Required profile

• 2-5 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management or commercial management.
• Experience supporting commercial fit-out, workplace, corporate office or interior fit-out projects is highly preferred.
• Experience in a consultancy, project management consultancy, contractor or client-side environment is advantageous.
• Exposure to highly regulated or corporate projects is beneficial.

Required skills

• Good understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management principles.
• Familiarity with procurement, tendering, contract administration and change management.
• Strong analytical, numerical and reporting skills, and effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management software such as CostX or equivalent is an advantage.