Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager (MEP) - Real Estate

turnertownsend

Cambridge, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Cambridge · United Kingdom

Posted May 1, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Real estate
Mid-Senior Level

Job description

Company Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate MEP Cost Manager to join our busy Real Estate team in Cambridge. You will play a key role in supporting a longstanding, high-profile account. Job Description Lead on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) deliverables within larger projects or manage direct MEP commissions, such as asset upgrade works. Establish early budgets, provide early estimating, and develop cost plans. Manage design teams to budget, oversee tendering and procurement (single and two-stage), and deliver post-contract reporting. Mentor Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers within the MEP team. Collaborate with contractors and MEP supply chains, ensuring robust and effective relationships. Support the development of MEP digital systems and tools, and promote best practices within the business and wider MEP community. Qualifications A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle Professionally qualified (RICS or similar) or working towards Degree or HNC level qualification Ability to level and negotiate initial tender returns and issue recommendations Experience running change control processes, including cost negotiations Reviewing payment applications and preparing recommendations Managing final account reconciliations Reviewing and validating cost build-ups and rate analysis Capability to undertake basic counts using Cost X Proactive in engaging with contractors and clients when required Ability to perform benchmarking using available data Updating and tracking the Client Workbook, which records all submitted change orders Willingness to take on detailed, process-driven tasks to support the client’s objectives when required 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-MM1 SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.