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That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.\nEvery day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.\nOur 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.\nWhat we offer you\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nPlease visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com\n We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Cost Engineering Lead to lead the delivery of Cost Engineering services across major programmes and projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing best practice cost management processes, providing project controls assurance, and supporting clients with informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.\nWorking within highly regulated sectors, including major nuclear, energy and infrastructure programmes, you will lead cost engineering teams, provide expert cost management advice, and ensure robust cost governance, forecasting and performance reporting. You will play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes while supporting the continued growth and development of our Cost Engineering capability.\nThe successful candidate will have extensive experience leading Cost Engineering functions across complex capital projects, with expertise in forecasting, cost governance, earned value management, risk integration and performance management. Experience supporting major infrastructure and nuclear programmes would be highly advantageous, with a strong understanding of governance, business cases, risk management, cost control and project assurance across the full project lifecycle.\nDay-to-Day Duties\nProvide leadership and direction for Cost Engineering services across a portfolio of major capital projects and programmes.\nEstablish and maintain cost management processes, governance frameworks, procedures and standards to ensure consistent and effective project delivery.\nLead the implementation and assurance of cost management systems, tools and reporting structures.\nOversee project budgets, cost forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EAC), Estimates to Complete (ETC), Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and variance analysis.\nProduce and present cost and performance reporting to project teams, senior stakeholders and client leadership.\nIntegrate cost management activities with planning, risk, change, commercial and project management functions to provide a comprehensive view of project performance.\nLead cost forecasting and financial performance management activities, ensuring timely identification of trends, risks and opportunities.\nManage earned value management (EVM), trend analysis, benchmarking and performance measurement activities.\nProvide expert advice on cost management, business cases, investment decisions, affordability assessments and project controls governance.\nImplement and maintain effective change control, cost assurance and project governance processes.\nCollaborate closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers, Commercial Managers, Risk Managers and Planning teams to support successful project delivery.\nLead cost risk identification, quantitative risk analysis and mitigation activities to improve forecasting confidence and delivery certainty.\nManage, mentor and develop Cost Engineers and Cost Managers, supporting capability development and professional growth.\nSupport recruitment, resource planning and succession planning activities to ensure appropriate project delivery capacity.\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on cost management and project performance matters.\nSupport business development activities, including bid preparation, proposal development and client presentations.\nDrive continuous improvement, innovation and digital transformation initiatives within Cost Engineering and Project Controls.\nPromote best practice cost management principles and contribute to the development of the wider Project Controls community.\nKey Leadership Responsibilities\nLead and develop high-performing Cost Engineering teams.\nProvide technical oversight and assurance across project and programme cost performance.\nChampion consistent application of cost control standards, methodologies and governance requirements.\nSupport strategic growth of the Cost Engineering service offering through client engagement and business development.\nAct as a subject matter expert for cost engineering, forecasting, earned value and project controls best practice.\n You have extensive Project Controls and Cost Engineering experience gained across major programmes and projects within sectors such as Nuclear, Energy, Defence, Infrastructure, Transportation or other highly regulated environments.\nYou have a proven track record of leading Cost Engineering teams, developing project controls capability and delivering robust cost management solutions across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.\nSignificant experience leading Cost Engineering and Project Controls teams across major capital projects, programmes and portfolios.\nExpert knowledge of cost management principles, forecasting methodologies, project controls governance and industry best practice.\nAdvanced proficiency in Project Controls and Cost Management tools, including EcoSys, PRISM, Cobra, Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI and Microsoft Excel.\nStrong experience in cost forecasting, budget management, cost reporting, cost assurance, change control, earned value management (EVM), performance measurement and quantitative risk analysis.\nExperience developing and implementing cost governance frameworks, project controls procedures and performance reporting processes within complex project environments.\nProven ability to develop business cases, support investment decisions and provide strategic cost and performance insights to senior stakeholders.\nStrong understanding of the integration between Cost, Planning & Scheduling, Risk Management, Change Control and Performance Reporting disciplines within a Project Controls environment.\nExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at Executive, Director and Programme leadership level.\nStrong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, coaching professionals and developing Project Controls capability.\nHighly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex cost and performance data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.\nExperience delivering Cost Engineering services within Energy (Nuclear, Renewables, Transmission & Distribution, Oil & Gas, Low Carbon) and/or Infrastructure (Water, Utilities, Rail, Highways, Aviation) sectors.\nExperience working on major programmes, complex project portfolios and regulated environments.\nWorking knowledge and practical application of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.\nDegree qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Controls, Finance or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).\nMembership of a relevant professional body such as APM, AACE International, RICS, PMI or equivalent.\nEligible to obtain BPSS security clearance, and where required, higher levels of UK security clearance.\n 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.\nWe 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. \nTurner & 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.\nPlease find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/\nSOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.\n#LI-MS2\n#LI-Hybrid\nJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:\nTwitter\nInstagram\nLinkedIn\nIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. 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