We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.

With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.

At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.

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Assistant Cost Managers assist on a wide range of projects of all sizes and dimensions.  In addition, an Assistant Cost Manager may perform the role of Commission Manager (supervised by a more senior person) on smaller, less complex projects.

• Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking

• Estimating and producing cost plans

• Compiling and amending the tender list

• Drafting the procurement documentation

• Checking and analysing the tenders

• Drafting the tender report

• Dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating less financially significant or complex matters

• Conducting cost checks and valuations

• Drafting monthly reports

• Analysing the numbers for the final accounts

• Liaising with the client, contractors, designers, etc.

• Preparing presentation materials for client pitches, etc.

• Inputting key information into the Turner & Townsend internal database

An Assistant Cost Manager will in part be assessed by the extent to which:

• Tasks are completed to the right accuracy and quality standards

• Tasks are completed efficiently and on time

• Client needs are dealt with in a helpful and attentive way

• The cross-functional team is supported in a helpful and positive manner

• An effective contribution is made towards the overall commission/project

• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained

• They demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm for their role, both at work and by committing the time outside of work to broaden their professional horizons