Cost Manager (MEP/CSA) - Advance Manufacturing

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to deliver cost management services across large-scale advanced manufacturing, semiconductor and high-tech facility projects. The role leads commercial management of both MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) and CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) packages, keeping projects within budget while maintaining quality, governance and commercial control. It works with clients, project managers, design consultants, contractors and stakeholders from concept design through construction and close-out.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and pre-contract: prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, budgets and cost plans; advise during design development; develop benchmarking data and cost models for CSA and MEP packages; lead value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Procurement and tendering: manage procurement and tendering for CSA, MEP and specialist trades; prepare tender docs, commercial evaluations and recommendations; run tender analysis, contractor negotiations and commercial assessments; advise on procurement strategy.
• Post-contract cost management: manage variations, change orders, compensation events and claims; review and certify progress claims and interim valuations; monitor costs against budgets and forecasts; lead final account negotiations.
• Reporting and financial control: prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial updates; identify risks, trends and opportunities; maintain cost control systems and governance compliance.
• Project and stakeholder management: collaborate with project managers, engineers, consultants and contractors; attend design reviews, procurement meetings and site coordination; build stakeholder relationships.
• Risk and commercial management: identify and manage commercial and cost risks; support contract administration and dispute avoidance; contribute to lessons learned.
• Team development: guide Assistant Cost Managers and junior team members, review deliverables and promote knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS, CIQS or equivalent) is advantageous.
• 5-10 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying or commercial management.
• Strong experience managing both CSA and MEP packages on construction projects.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, industrial, data centre or mission-critical facilities is highly preferred.
• Experience in a cost consultancy, project management consultancy, contractor or client-side environment is advantageous.

Required skills

• Construction cost management, procurement and contract administration.
• Pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
• Commercial, analytical and reporting skills; stakeholder management and client-facing capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management software such as CostX or equivalent.