Cost Manager - Transmission & Distribution

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Our UK E&NR business is structured into two geographical regions (the North and the South which are divided horizontally roughly around Nottingham) and a third, UK-wide, dedicated Performance Analytics Team driving our approach to digital & data. In the E&NR North & South Region we currently have around 300+ professionals across cost and commercial management, project controls, and project management – and a very strong revenue growth targets for the year. As such, we are actively recruiting for fantastic opportunities across a wide range of clients and sectors including across all aspects of nuclear delivery, renewables, battery storage, transmission & distribution, Carbon Capture Storage and Sustainable Aviation Fuels. We also work closely with our Infrastructure and Defence colleagues with opportunity to work across a wide variety of projects. 

What we offer you 

• We place a strong emphasis on people development where every individual is encouraged to develop a personalised and bespoke career development plan, aligned to one or more technical, business or client leadership pathways. This creates a working environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive. 

• We provide comprehensive APC support, in producing high quality submission documents and getting to the right standard for final assessment. Everyone is allocated a Counsellor and Supervisor and a strong network of wider support with Q&A’s, and we run formal mock processes to assure candidates’ readiness to sit. 

• As a regional team, we have a clear commitment to engagement and a team culture strongly aligned to Our Values. We have an active social community with a strong focus on networking and engagement opportunities through team events, team Corporate Responsibility Days, office chats and informal spontaneous lunchtime or after work connectivity. 

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Job Description

Turner & Townsend are currently recruiting for Professionals within our Natural Resources team to support our expanding Transmission and Distribution segment. 

We are seeking out candidates to work on iconic commissions for a range of our key clients, all offering exciting career development opportunities. 

A successful candidate will have demonstrable experience and ability to do the majority of the following: 

• take responsibility for their own performance and the quality of service delivered, demonstrating sound analytical and problem‑solving skills 

• plan and execute effectively and consistently identify new ways to add value, understanding when to act independently and when to seek support 

• collaborate positively with colleagues to deliver high‑quality work, contributing constructively to team discussions and developing a strong understanding of client needs 

• communicate clearly and professionally, addressing challenges constructively and supporting productive ways of working 

• treat others with care and respect to build strong, trusting relationships within the team and across the wider business, challenging behaviors where necessary 

• proactively develop their own skills and career, seeking feedback, learning from others, and sharing knowledge to support colleagues’ growth 

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC level qualification 

• NEC3/4 or FIDIC experience 

• Cost / commercial management experience on Energy (nuclear, renewables, transmission & distribution, oil & gas, low carbon) or Infrastructure (water / utilities / rail / roads/ aviation) projects 

• Experience of working on major programmes or project portfolios 

• Professional Chartership (preferable)

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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

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

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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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